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Larson

Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Larson: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2021.

Larson is a patronymic surname turned given name, primarily of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Lars," where Lars is the Nordic form of Lawrence, itself derived from the Roman Latin name Laurentius, meaning "man from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." While not widely common in Scotland, it was brought by Norse settlers. Notable bearers include American cartoonist Gary Larson, creator of *The Far Side*, and Canadian actor Larson Thompson. No major place connections exist, though the root "Laurel" appears in place names like Laurel, Maryland. The name shares its etymological root with Lawrence, one of Scotland’s most enduring traditional first names, offering a modern, surname-style alternative with Norse heritage.