Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Lars Updated January 19, 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, Gabriel, Henry, Leif, Owen, Liam, Oliver, Astrid, Sophia, Olivia, Freya, Violet, Alice, Wren Names like Lars: Laurice, Largo, Lyris, Louriz, Larissa, Lark, Larisa, Lyric, Lorica 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