Gary vs Harley

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 #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Harley Rank #1,020

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Harley mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Harley boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.