Gary vs Crosby

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 #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Crosby Rank #1,202

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Is Gary or Crosby more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Gary and Crosby mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gary and Crosby boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.