Gary vs Turner

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 #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

American English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Turner mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Gary and Turner boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.