Gary vs Cristopher

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 #1,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

English Spanish American European

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Cristopher Rank #1,229

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1229 for Cristopher.

Is Gary or Cristopher more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Cristopher at #1229 in the United States.

What do Gary and Cristopher mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Cristopher boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Cristopher is primarily a boy name.