Gary vs Judson

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 #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Judson Rank #957

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Judson more popular?

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Judson mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Gary and Judson boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.