Gary vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Leighton Rank #1,040

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Leighton mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Leighton boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.