Gary vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Genesis Rank #1,149

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Gary or Genesis more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Gary and Genesis mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Gary and Genesis boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.