Gary vs Granger

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 #1,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm steward, granary manager"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Granger Rank #1,258

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1258 for Granger.

Is Gary or Granger more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Granger at #1258 in the United States.

What do Gary and Granger mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Granger means "farm steward, granary manager" (Old French origin).

Are Gary and Granger boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Granger is primarily a boy name.