Gary vs Kace

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 #1,000 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brave in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kace Rank #1,000

Kace is more popular, ranked #1000 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Kace more popular?

Kace is more popular, ranked #1000 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kace mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kace means "brave in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Kace boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kace is primarily a boy name.