Gary vs Koah

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 #1,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine might"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Koah Rank #1,080

Koah is more popular, ranked #1080 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Koah more popular?

Koah is more popular, ranked #1080 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Koah mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Koah means "divine might" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Koah boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Koah is primarily a boy name.