Lars vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lars Rank #2,237
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lars

Astrid Ingrid Sven Freya Bjorn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lars or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Lars and Theodore mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lars and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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