Larry vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Larry Rank #1,070

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Jerry mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Larry and Jerry boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.