Gary vs Jai

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 #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Jai Rank #1,308

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1308 for Jai.

Is Gary or Jai more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Gary and Jai mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Gary and Jai boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.