Gary vs Bronx

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 #1,296 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land of the Bronck family"

Origin: Dutch

American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Bronx Rank #1,296

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1296 for Bronx.

Is Gary or Bronx more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Bronx at #1296 in the United States.

What do Gary and Bronx mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Bronx means "land of the Bronck family" (Dutch origin).

Are Gary and Bronx boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Bronx is primarily a boy name.