Gary vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Gary' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Gordon mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Gary and Gordon boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.