Gary vs Truce

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 #989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace"

Origin: Middle English

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Truce Rank #989

Truce is more popular, ranked #989 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Truce more popular?

Truce is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Truce mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Truce means "agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace" (Middle English origin).

Are Gary and Truce boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Truce is primarily a boy name.