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Landry
♂ Boy
Pronounced LAN-dree /ˈlæn.driː/Low
Meaning: Land ruler; lord of the landLow
In 30 seconds: Landry is a Germanic name meaning land ruler from Old High German elements land and ric (ruler). As a surname-name it has a strong Southern American association and distinguished French historical connections.
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MeaningLand ruler; lord of the land
U.S. rank (2025)#996 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births229 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,876
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Landry derives from Old High German land (land) and ric (ruler). Saint Landry of Paris (7th century) was a bishop who founded the Hotel-Dieu hospital.
Landry has a Southern American association and is used as a given name particularly in Louisiana.
Did you know? Saint Landry of Paris was a 7th-century bishop who founded the first hospital in France — the Hotel-Dieu de Paris, still operating today. The name Landry thus carries the heritage of one of the world's oldest charitable institutions.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
LandrieLandree
Nicknames
Land
Famous Bearers
- ★Landry Shamet (1997–present)American NBA guard who has played for the 76ers, Clippers, Suns and Knicks
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Frequently Asked
What does Landry mean?
Land ruler; lord of the land
How do you pronounce Landry?
Landry is pronounced LAN-dree.
What is the origin of Landry?
Landry comes from Germanic, English.
What names are similar to Landry?
Similar names include lincoln, leighton, lawson.