Larry vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Larry Rank #1,070

Elmer Rank #1,169

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Larry or Elmer more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Larry and Elmer mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Larry and Elmer boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.