Gary vs Keenan

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 #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Keenan Rank #1,218

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Is Gary or Keenan more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Gary and Keenan mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Keenan boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Keenan is primarily a boy name.