Gary vs Neo

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 #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Neo Rank #972

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Neo more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Neo mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Gary and Neo boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.