Larry vs Harry

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 #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Larry Rank #1,070

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Harry mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Larry and Harry boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.