Amani vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili Arabic East African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Amani Rank #1,276

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1276 for Amani.

Is Amani or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Amani and Gary mean?

Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Amani and Gary boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.