Lars name meaning

Gender: Boy

Origin: Latin

Usage: Scandinavian, Swedish, Danish, Faroese, Old Norse, Icelandic, Finnish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: l(a)-rs

Meaning: Laurel and Stem End of Laurentum

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What does Lars mean?

Widely Accepted and Perpetual Lars has its origin in Latin language bestowed upon baby boys, used notably in Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic, Scandinavian, Old Norse, Danish, Swedish and Faroese, Lars means "Laurel Wreath or Stem End of Laurentum".

Lars is variant of popular, virtuous and imperishable Laurence. Laurence is a variant form of prevailing Laurent. Laurence is form of Laurentia in French language. Also Laurence is French cognate of Laurentia.

Laurence is also form of Laurent in English language. Illustrous and Evergreen Laurence's origin is Latin, meaning of Laurence is "Crowned with Laurels and From Laurentum Stem End". Lars is a form of Laris.

Laris is variation of Lauris. Lars is variant form of Lares. Lares is variant of Laures.

How do I pronounce Lars?

The two syllabled name Lars is commonly pronounced as l(a)-rs.

Variants of Lars

Laurentia, Laurentius, Larss, Laurence, Lares, Laris, Laurent, Brencis, Lenz, Laurance, Laures, Larez, Lauris, Larris, Lasse, Lavrants, Nichol, Larseraq, Lalle

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How popular is the name Lars?

Lars was a common name in United States. Over 6497 babies have been named Lars since 1883. At the peak of its usage in 1883,. However after 113 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Also, A common name in Switzerland with over 2813 new-borns have been given the name since 1998. When at its peak in 2005, it ranked 22nd when 199 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, A common name in Netherlands having over 2056 recievers in 5 years of usage. At the peak of its usage in 2015, the moniker grabbed the 17th spot and 452 baby boys were given the name.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Lars used to be a common name in Denmark, first appeared in 1985 and over 1565 babies have been given the name in 5 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1985,. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Lars used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 5357 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

When at its peak in 2009,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years but it is still going strong.

Lars is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 272 people have been named Lars in England and Wales. In France, it has been in use since 1963 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 103 people have been named Lars in France.

However things change on global perspective, Lars is extremely popular in Sweden where every 1 in 50 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Germany and Norway. At least, 420000 people globally have carried Lars as their given name according to our research.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	1748	87
2017	1738	88
2016	1524	109
2015	1701	91
2014	1806	82

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Lars in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	20135	1338	0	13
	10085	1521	0	0

What numerology tells about Lars?

You are seen as this ignorant, negative person who's full of himself, when in fact, you are the total opposite but only for people who deserve it. You are all about fun, adventure, excitement, change, and adventure. You believe that nothing is impossible until your heart beats. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. You like your freedom and independence. You are the most self-motivated person you know.

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Famous people named Lars

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Lars Høgvold, Norwegian ski jumper
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Lars von Trier, Danish film director and screenwriter with a prolific and controversial career spanning almost four decades
Lars Amble, Swedish actor and director
Lars Sponheim, Norwegian politician
Lars Ulrich, Danish musician, songwriter, actor
Lars Winnerbäck, Swedish singer and songwriter

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