Gary vs Truce

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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Truce

Boy #989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#989
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tru, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gary Rank #1,133
Truce Rank #989

Truce is more popular, ranked #989 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

Truce ___

  • Truce River
  • Truce James
  • Truce Oliver
  • Truce Henry
  • Truce Alexander
  • Truce William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gary

Larry Terry Linda Donna Sandra

If you choose Truce

True Brave Reed Sage Fox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gary or Truce more popular?

Truce is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Truce mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Truce means "agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace" (Middle English origin).

Are Gary and Truce boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Truce is primarily a boy name.

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