Gary vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Darien Rank #1,254

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Gary or Darien more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Gary and Darien mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Gary and Darien boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.