Gary vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Jakob mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Jakob boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.