Gary vs Liham

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 #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Filipino Tagalog

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Liham Rank #6,616

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #6616 for Liham.

Is Gary or Liham more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Gary and Liham mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Gary and Liham boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.