Gary vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Perry Rank #1,243

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Gary or Perry more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Gary and Perry mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Gary and Perry boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.