Gary vs Beaux

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 #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

American French

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Gary Rank #1,133

Beaux Rank #1,009

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Beaux more popular?

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Beaux mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin).

Are Gary and Beaux boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Beaux is primarily a boy name.