Larry vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Larry Rank #1,070

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Dash mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Larry and Dash boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.