Lars Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lars Name at a Glance

Name	Lars
Meaning	Variant of Lawrence: Of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce. A Roman hero.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lars Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lars means “Variant of Lawrence: Of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce. A Roman hero”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lars Name Origin

Our database records Lars under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lars a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lars is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lars

When considering Lars for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.