Larry vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Larry Rank #1,070

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Howard mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Larry and Howard boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.