Mike vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Mike Rank #1,011

Gary Rank #1,133

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Mike or Gary more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Mike and Gary mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mike and Gary boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.