Gary vs Krue

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 #934 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crew, group of companions"

Origin: Old French via English

American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Krue Rank #934

Krue is more popular, ranked #934 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Krue more popular?

Krue is more popular, ranked #934 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Krue mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Krue means "crew, group of companions" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gary and Krue boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Krue is primarily a boy name.