Larry vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Larry Rank #1,070

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Shepard mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Larry and Shepard boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.