Bastian vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Bastian Rank #1,003

Gary Rank #1,133

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Bastian or Gary more popular?

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Gary mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Bastian and Gary boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.