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Landry
UnisexFrench, Germanic· “land ruler”
- Meaning
- land ruler
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- LAN-dree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #935
- US babies 2025
- 279
- Best rank
- #778 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Landry
Landry is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “land ruler”.
Landry is a French surname and given name derived from the Germanic Landric, combining land, "land", and ric, "ruler" or "power", so it means roughly "ruler of the land". Saint Landry was a seventh-century bishop of Paris, and St. Landry Parish in Louisiana takes its name from a church dedicated to him, reflecting the French heritage of the region. As a first name in the United States, Landry is used for both boys and girls and suggests a relaxed Southern style. It sounds friendly and a little sporty, and Lan is a possible short form.
Popularity over time
Landry first appears in US Social Security records in 1984. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2014. Its best national rank was #778 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 351 babies. In 2025, 279 babies were named Landry, and it ranked #935 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,200 in 2000, #1,172 in 2010, and #935 in 2025. Of the 5,842 US girls named Landry since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,512 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Nuri, Karsen, Blayke, Arrow, and Emry.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Landry ranked highest in Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #176 | 24 |
| Alabama | #334 | 15 |
| Arkansas | #355 | 9 |
| Mississippi | #369 | 8 |
| Kansas | #426 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Landry is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 53% of US babies named Landry were girls and 47% were boys.
Landry is usually pronounced LAN-dree, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-ry”.
Middle names for Landry
A few middle names that flow with Landry: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Landry
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Landry mean?
Landry is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “land ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Landry?
Landry has French and Germanic roots. Landry is a French surname and given name derived from the Germanic Landric, combining land, "land", and ric, "ruler" or "power", so it means roughly "ruler of the land".
Is Landry a popular name?
Yes. Landry ranked #935 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Landry a boy or girl name?
Landry is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 53% of US babies named Landry were girls and 47% were boys.
How do you pronounce Landry?
Landry is usually pronounced LAN-dree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings