Gary vs Zavier

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 #970 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque Etxeberria

American Spanish Basque

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Zavier Rank #970

Zavier is more popular, ranked #970 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Zavier more popular?

Zavier is more popular, ranked #970 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Zavier mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Zavier means "new house" (Basque Etxeberria origin).

Are Gary and Zavier boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Zavier is primarily a boy name.