Arden vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Arden Rank #946

Gary Rank #1,133

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Arden or Gary more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Arden and Gary mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Arden and Gary boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.