Linville vs Lory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linville

Boy #38,345 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"linden tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,345
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Lin, Linny

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Fair Clegg Melvon Beach

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Lory

Girl #16,930 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,930
Total SSA Count: 8

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Popularity Comparison

Linville Rank #38,345

Lory Rank #16,930

Lory is more popular, ranked #16930 vs #38345 for Linville.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linville ___

Linville James
Linville Thomas
Linville Reid
Linville Scott
Linville Wade

Lory ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Merritt Sutton Holland Emory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linville or Lory more popular?

Lory is more popular, ranked #16930 compared to Linville at #38345 in the United States.

What do Linville and Lory mean?

Linville means "linden tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Linville and Lory boy or girl names?

Linville is primarily a boy name. Lory is primarily a girl name.

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