Gary vs Hakeem

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 #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Hakeem Rank #1,262

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Is Gary or Hakeem more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Gary and Hakeem mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Gary and Hakeem boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Hakeem is primarily a boy name.