Gary vs Khai

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 #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Vietnamese American Arabic

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Khai mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Gary and Khai boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.