Gary vs Brendan

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 #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Brendan mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Gary and Brendan boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.