Gary vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Mathew mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Mathew boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.