James vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Lar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Larry Rank #1,070

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1070 for Larry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Larry ___

  • Larry James
  • Larry David
  • Larry Gene
  • Larry Allen
  • Larry Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Larry

Gary Barry Terry Susan Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Larry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do James and Larry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are James and Larry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.

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