The nameLarry
Larry is a boy's name, a diminutive of Lawrence.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Like Lawrence, it comes from the Latin Laurentius, linked to the laurel.
Origin
English.
History
In France, Larry has been given since the early 1950s, peaked in the late 1980s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Larry
Larry in France
1988peak year (50 births)
1,070babies named Larry in France since 1900
Larry was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 335 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Larry. Its rise began around 1952, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Larry in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Larry mean?
Like Lawrence, it comes from the Latin Laurentius, linked to the laurel.
What is the origin of the name Larry?
English.
Is Larry a girl's or a boy's name?
Larry is a boy's name.