Gary vs Larry

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 #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Larry Rank #1,070

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Larry more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Larry mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Larry boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.