Gary vs Scottie

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 #1,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Latin

Scottish American English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Scottie Rank #1,191

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1191 for Scottie.

Is Gary or Scottie more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Scottie at #1191 in the United States.

What do Gary and Scottie mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Scottie means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Scottie boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Scottie is primarily a boy name.