Brendan vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Gary Rank #1,133

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Brendan or Gary more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Gary mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Brendan and Gary boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.