Gary vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Terry Rank #1,187

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Gary or Terry more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Gary and Terry mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Gary and Terry boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.