Gary vs Nikko

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 #1,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek Japanese American Italian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Nikko Rank #1,289

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1289 for Nikko.

Is Gary or Nikko more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Nikko at #1289 in the United States.

What do Gary and Nikko mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Nikko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Nikko boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Nikko is primarily a boy name.