Gary vs Wren

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 #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Wren Rank #1,027

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Wren mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Wren boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.