Gary vs Montgomery

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 #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Montgomery Rank #1,089

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Montgomery more popular?

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Montgomery mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are Gary and Montgomery boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Montgomery is primarily a boy name.