Gary vs Mayson

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 #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Mayson Rank #1,331

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1331 for Mayson.

Is Gary or Mayson more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Mayson at #1331 in the United States.

What do Gary and Mayson mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gary and Mayson boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.