At a Glance: Name: Gary – Meaning: spear – Origin: English (Germanic) – Pronunciation: GAIR-ee
Gary is an English (Germanic) name used for both boys and girls meaning “spear”.
Meaning & Origin of Gary
Meaning: Spear.
Origin: English (Germanic).
How to Pronounce Gary
Phonetic: GAIR-ee IPA: /ˈɡæri/
Popularity of Gary
Peak: #9 in 1954 · Latest: #1130 in 2024 (Social Security data, 1880–2024). Lower rank number = more popular.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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