Jai vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Jai Rank #1,308

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1308 for Jai.

Is Jai or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Gary mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jai and Gary boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.