Larry

Laurel wreath

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Larry meaning & origin

Larry is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Laurel wreath". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

LAR-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2022, Larry ranked #892 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Lar

Larry popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#840
2021#865
2022#892

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Larry James
  • Larry Alexander
  • Larry William
  • Larry Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • Larry Bird (NBA player)
  • Larry King (TV host)
  • Larry Page (Google co-founder)
  • Larry David (comedian)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Larry

What does the name Larry mean?

Larry is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Laurel wreath". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Larry?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is LAR-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Larry?

In 2022, Larry ranked #892 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Larry?

Ideas to try include Lar. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Larry?

Try Larry James, Larry Alexander, Larry William, Larry Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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