Gary vs Ash

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 #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Ash Rank #1,152

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Gary or Ash more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Gary and Ash mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Ash boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.