Boy Name · Latin Origin
Lars
Lars is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Lars? It is a boy name, rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lark.
Lars meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lars has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lars to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lars as L·A·R·S, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lars is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lars variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Larsa, Larse, Larsy.
- Nicknames: Lars works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Lars with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Lars middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lark, Larisa, Larissa, Lyric, Larkin — full picks on the sibling names for Lars guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lars? Browse our names like Lars guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lars
What does the name Lars mean?
Lars has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Lars?
Lars originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lars?
Lars has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lars a boy's or girl's name?
Lars is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Lars in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lars sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lars?
Names that share Lars's sound and style include Lark, Larisa, Larissa, Lyric, Larkin.
What middle names pair well with Lars?
Good middle-name fits for Lars pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lars is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lars is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lars?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lars share its rhythm without rhyming — Lark, Larisa, Larissa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.