Slade vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slade

Boy #1,054 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, dell"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Slade Rank #1,054

Gary Rank #1,133

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Slade or Gary more popular?

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Slade and Gary mean?

Slade means "valley, dell" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Slade and Gary boy or girl names?

Slade is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.