Perseus vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Gary mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Perseus and Gary boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.