Gary vs Torin

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 #1,164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, lord"

Origin: Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Torin Rank #1,164

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1164 for Torin.

Is Gary or Torin more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Torin at #1164 in the United States.

What do Gary and Torin mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Torin means "chief, lord" (Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Torin boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Torin is primarily a boy name.