Larry
crowned with laurel; from Laurentum (English diminutive of Lawrence, from Latin)
Larry is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 151, with 56,637 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
crowned with laurel; from Laurentum (English diminutive of Lawrence, from Latin)
Larry entered Philippine naming practices via American influence in the 20th century. It is widely used as a formal standalone given name rather than merely an informal nickname. The name is well-established across various generations in the Philippines.
Larry originated as an English diminutive of Lawrence or Laurence, derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or associated with 'laurel'. In the Philippines, it was adopted directly as an independent given name during the American colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently registered as a standalone legal first name. Common informal call names in the Philippines include 'Lars', 'Lar', or combined forms like 'Larry Boy'.
Related forms
- Lawrence English
- Laurencio Spanish
- Lorenzo Italian
- Laurent French
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Larry with common surname pairs
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Is Larry a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Larry is number 151, with 56,637 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.