Fox vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

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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Fox Rank #1,113

Gary Rank #1,133

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Fox or Gary more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Fox and Gary mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Fox and Gary boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.