What is the origin of the name Gary?

Gary is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Gary?

In 2023, 187 babies were named Gary in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Gary is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 187 ↘

All-Time Total: 901,640

Peak Year: 1952

Gary is of English origin, derived from the Old English name "Garwig," meaning "spear" and "battle."

Boy names closely related to Gary

Kenneth Cory Gregory Tristan Robert Aden Marvin Keith

Girl names closely related to Gary

Phoenix Ava Cali Skyler Jordyn Alaya Bailey Farrah

Names with similar meaning to Gary

Garry Jarvis

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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