Jeffery vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Jeffery or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Gary mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeffery and Gary boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.