Perry vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Perry Rank #1,243

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Gary mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Perry and Gary boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.