Lars vs Theodor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Theodor

Boy #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Romanian Czech Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,097
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Teo

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Popularity Comparison

Lars Rank #2,237
Theodor Rank #2,097

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 vs #2237 for Lars.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lars ___

  • Lars Erik
  • Lars Johan
  • Lars Gustav
  • Lars Henrik
  • Lars Frederick
  • Lars William

Theodor ___

  • Theodor Klaus
  • Theodor Hans
  • Theodor Friedrich
  • Theodor Wilhelm
  • Theodor Ernst
  • Theodor Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lars

Astrid Ingrid Sven Freya Bjorn

If you choose Theodor

Friedrich Maximilian Mathilde Hedwig Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lars or Theodor more popular?

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Lars and Theodor mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Lars and Theodor boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.

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