Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.
Larry is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive of Lawrence or Laurence, from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' — the ancient Italian city associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor.
Larry was a U.S. top 10 name in the 1940s and 50s, the friendly, approachable counterpart to the more formal Lawrence. It projects an easy charm that feels warmly familiar.