Harlem vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Harlem Rank #1,015

Gary Rank #1,133

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Harlem or Gary more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Gary mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Harlem and Gary boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.