Fierce; rough; or a diminutive of Lawrence
Larken is a rare surname-turned-given name with multiple potential roots. It is often cited as an Irish name meaning 'fierce' or 'rough,' but it also functions as a medieval diminutive of the name Lawrence, meaning 'man from Laurentum.'
Less common today
Larken isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,612 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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