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Gordon vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,070
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Larry Rank #1,070

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Larry more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Larry mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Gordon and Larry boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.

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