Gary vs Simeon

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 #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

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Gary Rank #1,133

Simeon Rank #1,142

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Gary or Simeon more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Gary and Simeon mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Simeon boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.