Gary vs Kristopher

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 #1,174 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Kristopher Rank #1,174

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1174 for Kristopher.

Is Gary or Kristopher more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kristopher at #1174 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kristopher mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Kristopher boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kristopher is primarily a boy name.