Gar
Pronunciation: [ g-AHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Gar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 166 babies have been named Gar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,660 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,660
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"wide, broad"
#38,749 in US
Greek althainein origin
"healing, wholesome"
#38,853 in US
English origin
"surname of English origin, possibly p..."
#38,750 in US
Old English (heord + wic) origin
"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
#38,650 in US
Germanic origin
"noble"
#38,528 in US
Latin (via Augustus) origin
"great, venerable"
#38,857 in US
Germanic origin
"bold counsel"
#38,737 in US
American English origin
"initials used as a standalone given name"
#38,500 in US
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