Gary vs Jeffery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Gary' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Gary or Jeffery more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Gary and Jeffery mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Gary and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.