Larry vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Larry Rank #1,070
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #1070 for Larry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Larry ___

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

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Larry

Gary Barry Terry Susan Sandra

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larry or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Sean mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Larry and Sean boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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