Gary vs Trent

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 #1,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strongly flooding, one who travels"

Origin: Celtic

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Trent Rank #1,294

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1294 for Trent.

Is Gary or Trent more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Trent at #1294 in the United States.

What do Gary and Trent mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Trent means "strongly flooding, one who travels" (Celtic origin).

Are Gary and Trent boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Trent is primarily a boy name.