How to say it
LAN · dry
ˈlæn.dri
Feminine
Landry
Ruler of the land
What it means
A French surname from the Germanic name Landric, 'land' plus 'ruler.'
Landry is a French surname that grew from the old Germanic personal name Landric, combining land, 'land' or 'territory,' with ric, 'ruler' or 'power,' so roughly 'ruler of the land.' It was carried by a 7th-century Saint Landry, bishop of Paris, and later became common in France and among Acadian and Louisiana Creole families. As a first name it now reads soft and unisex, used here for a girl, and it climbed in the 2025 US rankings.
How to spell Landry
The standard spelling is Landry. Common variants include Landrie, Landri, but Landry is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #778 in 2018, currently #935 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
LAN-dree, two syllables.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Tom Landry American football coach who led the Dallas Cowboys for 29 seasons
Spelling variants
- Landrie
- Landri
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Common questions
- What does the name Landry mean?
- A French surname from the Germanic name Landric, 'land' plus 'ruler.'
- What does Landry mean in French?
- In French, Landry means "Ruler of the land." Landry is a French surname that grew from the old Germanic personal name Landric, combining land, 'land' or 'territory,' with ric, 'ruler' or 'power,' so roughly 'ruler of the land.' It was carried by a 7th-century Saint Landry, bishop of Paris, and later became common in France and among Acadian and Louisiana Creole families. As a first name it now reads soft and unisex, used here for a girl, and it climbed in the 2025 US rankings.
- How do you pronounce Landry?
- Landry is pronounced ˈlæn.dri. Say it as LAN-dry, with the stress on the "lan" syllable.
- How do you spell Landry?
- The standard spelling is Landry. Common spelling variants include Landrie, Landri.
- Is Landry a boy or girl name?
- Landry is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Landry?
- Landry ranked #935 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.