Nova vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Nova Rank #1,180

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Gary mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nova and Gary boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.