Gary vs Gio

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 #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Italian Spanish American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Gio Rank #1,163

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1163 for Gio.

Is Gary or Gio more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Gio at #1163 in the United States.

What do Gary and Gio mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Gary and Gio boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.