Terry vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Terry Rank #1,187

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Gary mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Terry and Gary boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.