Larry vs Alistair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

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Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Larry Rank #1,070

Alistair Rank #910

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Alistair more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Alistair mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Larry and Alistair boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.