Gary vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Monroe Rank #1,282

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Gary or Monroe more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Gary and Monroe mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Monroe boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.