Larson
Meaning of Larson
Larson traces its roots to Scandinavia, where it began as a patronymic meaning “son of Lars,” and, by extension, connects to the Latin Laurentius—“man from Laurentum,” the ancient Italian city famed for its laurel groves. That classical link lends the name an evergreen aura of victory, recalling the laurel wreaths that once crowned Roman champions. In the United States, Larson has carved out a quiet but steady presence; since the mid-20th century it has hovered in the lower half of the Top 1,000, registering a reliable few dozen births each year and ranking in the 800s today. The pronunciation—LAHR-suhn—flows cleanly in English while still hinting at Nordic seas and fjords, an appealing blend of crisp consonants and soft vowels. Parents drawn to surnames-as-first-names appreciate Larson’s professional polish, yet its history offers a subtle narrative of exploration, from Viking longships to modern American frontiers. Unpretentious, transatlantic, and anchored in ancient laurels, Larson stands ready for a new generation.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as LAHR-suhn (/'lɑr.sən/)
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