Larry

Meaning of Larry

Larry means "from Laurentum," an ancient Italian city. It can also mean "crowned with laurel."

Larry has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Larry

After ranking as high as #280 in 2000, Larry has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Larry

• Larry King
  American television and radio host
• Larry David
  American comedian and producer
• Larry Bird
  American basketball player
• Larry Page
  Google co-founder
• Larry Hagman
  American actor

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Questions about the name Larry

What does the name Larry mean?

Larry means larry means "from laurentum," an ancient italian city. it can also mean "crowned with laurel.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Larry a boy's or a girl's name?

Larry is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Larry?

Larry did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Larry most popular?

Larry peaked at #280 in 2000.