Gary vs Aurelius

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 #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European American

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Gary Rank #1,133

Aurelius Rank #1,120

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Aurelius more popular?

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Aurelius mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Aurelius boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Aurelius is primarily a boy name.