Gary vs Deon

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 #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

American African American English Greek

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Deon Rank #1,316

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1316 for Deon.

Is Gary or Deon more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Gary and Deon mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Deon boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.