Gary vs Mekhi

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 #1,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

African-American Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Mekhi Rank #1,023

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Mekhi more popular?

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Mekhi mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Mekhi means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Mekhi boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Mekhi is primarily a boy name.