Lary

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How to Pronounce Lary

Pronounced LAIR-ee /ˈlɛr.i/Medium

Meaning: Lary is a single-r spelling of Larry, the familiar pet form of Lawrence (Laurence). Lawrence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum', a town whose name evokes the laurel. Lary inherits that meaning as a variant of the nickname.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lary is a one-r spelling of Larry, short for Lawrence, from Latin 'man from Laurentum' (said 'LAIR-ee').

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningLary is a single-r spelling of Larry, the familiar pet form of Lawrence (Laurence). Lawrence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum', a town whose name evokes the laurel. Lary inherits that meaning as a variant of the nickname.

U.S. rank (2009)#13648 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1946

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lary is a variant spelling of Larry, itself the pet form of Lawrence. The parent traces to the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum', a place linked to the laurel of victory. As a full given name Lary rode the mid-century popularity of Larry, appearing from around 1918 and cresting about 1946 at just over sixty boys a year.

It always trailed far behind the standard Larry and faded after the boom years, with only a trickle into the two-thousands. A brisk two-beat name, Lary reads as a mid-century American variant rather than a distinct revival candidate.

Did you know? Lary trims the usual double r of Larry to a single one — a small mid-century spelling quirk on a very common name.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Laurence — parent name etymology

Variations

LarryLaurieLawrence

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lary mean?

Lary is a spelling variant of Larry, a pet form of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum'.

How do you pronounce Lary?

It's said LAIR-ee /ˈlɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lary a boy or girl name?

Lary is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lary?

Lary was an uncommon variant of Larry that crested in the mid-nineteen-forties and has been rare since.