Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Lars Updated April 13, 2026 by Jennifer M. Lars Gender: Male Origin: Scandinavian Meaning: Person From Laurentum ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Lars? The name Lars is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Person From Laurentum. People who like the name Lars also like: Hans, Owen, Oliver, Soren, Gabriel, Liam, Henry, Violet, Freya, Alice, Astrid, Wren, Olivia, Sophia Names like Lars: Larissa, Lyric, Laurice, Larisa, Lyris, Lark, Louriz, Lorica, Largo Stats for the Name Lars Lars is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Lars is currently not ranked in U.S. births