Gary vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Marlon Rank #1,088

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Marlon more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Marlon mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Gary and Marlon boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.