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Mike vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,070
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mike Rank #1,011
Larry Rank #1,070

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1070 for Larry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike or Larry more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Mike and Larry mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Mike and Larry boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.

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