Gary vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Chong Rank #31,507

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Gary or Chong more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Gary and Chong mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Gary and Chong boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.