Gary vs Coast

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 #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Coast Rank #1,143

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1143 for Coast.

Is Gary or Coast more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Coast at #1143 in the United States.

What do Gary and Coast mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin).

Are Gary and Coast boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Coast is primarily a boy name.