Hakeem vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Hakeem Rank #1,262

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Is Hakeem or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Gary mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hakeem and Gary boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.