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Tim vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,523
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Tim Rank #2,523
Larson Rank #2,468

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2523 for Tim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tim or Larson more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Larson mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Tim and Larson boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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