Coast vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coast

Boy #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

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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Coast Rank #1,143

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1143 for Coast.

Is Coast or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Coast at #1143 in the United States.

What do Coast and Gary mean?

Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Coast and Gary boy or girl names?

Coast is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.