Gary vs Bishop

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 #1,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, superintendent"

Origin: Greek

English American

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Gary Rank #1,133

Bishop Rank #1,194

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1194 for Bishop.

Is Gary or Bishop more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Bishop at #1194 in the United States.

What do Gary and Bishop mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Bishop means "overseer, superintendent" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Bishop boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Bishop is primarily a boy name.