Gary vs Tylan

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 #1,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, one who tiles"

Origin: Old French via Tyler

American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Tylan Rank #1,102

Tylan is more popular, ranked #1102 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Tylan more popular?

Tylan is more popular, ranked #1102 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Tylan mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Tylan means "tile maker, one who tiles" (Old French via Tyler origin).

Are Gary and Tylan boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Tylan is primarily a boy name.