Meaning of Larry. English name. In English, the name Larry means-Abbreviation of Lawrence or Laurence often used as an independent name.. Other origins for the name Larry include-English, Latin-American, Dutch.The name Larry is most often used as a boy name or male name.English Name Meaning-Abbreviation of Lawrence or Laurence often used as an independent name.Origin-English.ther origins for the name Larry include-English, Latin-American, Dutch.The name Larry is most often used as a boy name or male name. English Name Meaning-Abbreviation of Lawrence or Laurence often used as an independent name. Origin-English.