Gary vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Perseus Rank #1,293

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Gary or Perseus more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Gary and Perseus mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Perseus boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.