Gary vs Harris

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 #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Harris Rank #1,322

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Gary or Harris more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Gary and Harris mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Gary and Harris boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.