Gary vs Amani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili Arabic East African American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Amani Rank #1,276

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1276 for Amani.

Is Gary or Amani more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Gary and Amani mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin).

Are Gary and Amani boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a boy name.