Percy vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman 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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Percy Rank #1,256

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Gary mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Percy and Gary boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.