Gary vs Kendall

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 #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kendall Rank #1,232

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Gary or Kendall more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kendall mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Kendall boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.