Gary vs Psalm

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 #1,172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sacred song, hymn"

Origin: Greek

American Christian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Psalm Rank #1,172

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1172 for Psalm.

Is Gary or Psalm more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Psalm at #1172 in the United States.

What do Gary and Psalm mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Psalm boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.