Gary vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Rodney mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Rodney boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.