Gary vs Cormac

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 #1,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chariot boy"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Cormac Rank #1,259

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1259 for Cormac.

Is Gary or Cormac more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Cormac at #1259 in the United States.

What do Gary and Cormac mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cormac means "chariot boy" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gary and Cormac boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Cormac is primarily a boy name.