Larry - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Larry \l(ar)-

is pronounced LARE-ee. It is of English origin. Short form of Lawrence and Laurence, often used as an independent name. Basketball player Larry Bird; actor/comedian Larry David.

For more information, see also the related name Larnell.

Baby names that sound like Larry are Lary, Laroy, Laray, Lorry, Lawry and Larrey. Other similar baby names are Barry, Darry, Garry, Harry and Parry.

Larry is a very common first name for men (#29 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#3510 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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