Larry vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Larry Rank #1,070

Gary Rank #1,133

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Larry or Gary more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Larry and Gary mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Larry and Gary boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.