Zeus vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Greek American Western

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Zeus Rank #1,073

Gary Rank #1,133

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Zeus or Gary more popular?

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Zeus and Gary mean?

Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Zeus and Gary boy or girl names?

Zeus is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.