Bronx vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bronx

Boy #1,296 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land of the Bronck family"

Origin: Dutch

American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Bronx Rank #1,296

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1296 for Bronx.

Is Bronx or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Bronx at #1296 in the United States.

What do Bronx and Gary mean?

Bronx means "land of the Bronck family" (Dutch origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Bronx and Gary boy or girl names?

Bronx is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.