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Ragnar vs Lars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ragnar

Boy #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judgment army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,237
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ragnar Rank #2,261
Lars Rank #2,237

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ragnar or Lars more popular?

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Ragnar and Lars mean?

Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin). Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Ragnar and Lars boy or girl names?

Ragnar is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.

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