Gary vs Ao

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 #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Ao Rank #14,516

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Gary or Ao more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Gary and Ao mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Gary and Ao boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.