Gary vs Kruz

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 #1,278 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kruz Rank #1,278

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1278 for Kruz.

Is Gary or Kruz more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kruz at #1278 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kruz mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kruz means "cross" (Spanish/Latin origin).

Are Gary and Kruz boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kruz is primarily a boy name.