Gary vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Gary Rank #1,133

Percy Rank #1,256

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Gary or Percy more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Gary and Percy mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gary and Percy boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.