Harry vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Larry Rank #1,070

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Harry or Larry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Harry and Larry mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Harry and Larry boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.