Larry vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Larry Rank #1,070

Gerald Rank #1,168

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Larry or Gerald more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Larry and Gerald mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Larry and Gerald boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.