Gary vs Sekani

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 #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

African Malawian Zambian American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Sekani Rank #1,226

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1226 for Sekani.

Is Gary or Sekani more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Sekani at #1226 in the United States.

What do Gary and Sekani mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Gary and Sekani boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.