Wren vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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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Wren Rank #1,027

Gary Rank #1,133

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Wren or Gary more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Wren and Gary mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wren and Gary boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.