Gary vs Marc

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 #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

French Catalan Romanian English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Marc Rank #1,193

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1193 for Marc.

Is Gary or Marc more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Gary and Marc mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Marc boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Marc is primarily a boy name.