Larry
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Larry is a Latin name meaning “from Laurentum”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.88% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin, traditionally meaning from Laurentum. It serves as a diminutive for Laurence, which signifies a person originating from the ancient Roman city renowned for its laurel trees. The name was eventually associated with the concept of the laurel wreath as a symbol of victory. Over time, the shortened form gained independent status as a personal name in various English-speaking regions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Larry
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Larry is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.88% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Larry
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Larry is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 34K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 520K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Larry ranked #1,597 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #512 in 2024 — a drop of 1,085 places. Larry shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #16 in 1941. Its lowest recorded position was #1,629 in 2023. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -782 places (from #815 to #1,597).
Name StyleMethodology
Larry is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 7,192 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 503 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Larry
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- L — Boy Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Larry features two syllables with a stress on the first, resulting in an approachable and casual phonetic sound. As seen in the career of Larry King, the name is emblematic of a Vintage Revival style that feels both familiar and established. Its brevity and rhythmic simplicity define its modest and grounded aesthetic.
Middle Names For Larry
Middle names used with LarryMethodology
Larry is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Larry Wayne · Larry Dean · Larry Eugene · Larry Darnell · Larry GeneView all 1,002 boy middle names.
- Total 1,986 middle names used with Larry
- 336 girl middle names used with Larry
- 576 unisex middle names used with Larry
Middle name suggestions for LarryMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Larry is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Larry Daniel · Larry Donald · Larry Dennis · Larry Dillon · Larry Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Larry
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Larry. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Larry
Sound Like Larry Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Leroy · Leeroy · Lir · View all 27 names
Spelled Like Larry Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lary · Laroy · Laray · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Logan · Lawrence · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Larry Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Larry”
Dictionary Meaning of "Larry"Methodology
A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s
Examples
- No one gets named Larry anymore. It's had it as a name. Think of someone called Larry and you automatically conjure up a guy drinking beer in a sixties rec room.
- "Larry, name's Larry." I smiled, it was too ridiculous. He was worried about me calling him Lawrence instead of Larry with a rogue zombie climbing out of the dirt.
Translations
The name Larry has 13 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as diminutive of Laurence, etc..
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How to Spell Larry in ASL
- L
- a
- r
- r
- y
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