The nameLászló
László is the Hungarian form of Ladislas.
- Boy's name
- Hungarian
Meaning
From the Slavic vladeti, "to rule", and slava, "glory".
Origin
Hungarian, of Slavic origin.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the late 1950s, most often in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name László
László in France
1510thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (25 births)
600babies named László in France since 1900
László was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 205 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named László. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named László in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
László in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name László mean?
From the Slavic vladeti, "to rule", and slava, "glory".
What is the origin of the name László?
Hungarian, of Slavic origin.
Is László a girl's or a boy's name?
László is a boy's name.