Neo vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Neo Rank #972

Gary Rank #1,133

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Neo or Gary more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Neo and Gary mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Neo and Gary boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.