Eddie vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

English American Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Eddie Rank #943

Gary Rank #1,133

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Eddie or Gary more popular?

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Gary mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Eddie and Gary boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.