Gary vs Graysen

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 #1,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Graysen Rank #1,284

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1284 for Graysen.

Is Gary or Graysen more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Graysen at #1284 in the United States.

What do Gary and Graysen mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Graysen means "son of the gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Graysen boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Graysen is primarily a boy name.