Gary vs Montgomery

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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Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,089
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Monty, Mont, Gomery

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gary Rank #1,133
Montgomery Rank #1,089

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 vs #1133 for Gary.

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

Montgomery ___

  • Montgomery James
  • Montgomery William
  • Montgomery Charles
  • Montgomery Edward
  • Montgomery Hugh
  • Montgomery Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gary

Larry Terry Linda Donna Sandra

If you choose Montgomery

Wellington Harriet Archibald Cordelia Winston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gary or Montgomery more popular?

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Montgomery mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are Gary and Montgomery boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Montgomery is primarily a boy name.

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