Gary vs Bastian

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 #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

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Gary Rank #1,133

Bastian Rank #1,003

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Bastian more popular?

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Bastian mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Bastian boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Bastian is primarily a boy name.