Gary vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Gary Rank #1,133

Nova Rank #1,180

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Gary or Nova more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Gary and Nova mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Nova boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.