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At a Glance: Name: Landry – Meaning: ruler of the land – Origin: Frankish/Old French (Germanic compound) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Landry comes from Frankish/Old French roots, built as a Germanic compound that means 'ruler of the land.' It's a name with a clear, direct meaning rather than something vague or decorative. If you're researching options with real linguistic substance, Landry fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Landry
Meaning: Ruler of the land.
Origin: Frankish/Old French (Germanic compound).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Landry
SSA records for Landry run from 1917 to 2024, with the name peaking at #668 in 2012 when 353 babies received it. It's cooled off since, landing at #1186 in 2024 with 200 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Landry mean?
Ruler of the land. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Landry)
Is Landry a popular name right now?
Landry peaked at #668 in 2012 and is ranked #1186 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)
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