Larry vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Larry Rank #1,070

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Van mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Larry and Van boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.