Gary vs Denim

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 #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

American English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Denim Rank #1,115

Denim is more popular, ranked #1115 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Denim more popular?

Denim is more popular, ranked #1115 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Denim mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin).

Are Gary and Denim boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Denim is primarily a boy name.