Gary vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Wiley Rank #1,162

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Gary or Wiley more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Gary and Wiley mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Wiley boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.