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Williams vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Williams Rank #2,530
Larson Rank #2,468

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2530 for Williams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williams or Larson more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Williams and Larson mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Williams and Larson boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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