Gary vs Kasey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,133
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Kasey

Boy #1,165 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,165
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gary Rank #1,133
Kasey Rank #1,165

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1165 for Kasey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gary ___

  • Gary James
  • Gary Lee
  • Gary Alan
  • Gary Wayne
  • Gary Dean
  • Gary Ray

Kasey ___

  • Kasey James
  • Kasey Michael
  • Kasey Lee
  • Kasey Ray
  • Kasey Allen
  • Kasey Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gary

Larry Terry Linda Donna Sandra

If you choose Kasey

Brady Riley Kelsey Teagan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gary or Kasey more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kasey at #1165 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kasey mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kasey means "brave in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Kasey boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kasey is primarily a boy name.

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