Gary vs Kole

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 #1,201 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Kole Rank #1,201

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1201 for Kole.

Is Gary or Kole more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kole at #1201 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kole mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Kole boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kole is primarily a boy name.