Larry vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Larry Rank #1,070

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Zen mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Larry and Zen boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.