Gary vs John
Gary
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Spear
Peak: 1951 (2.00%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Gary | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.01% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.01% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.01% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.01% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.01% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.06% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 1.06% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 1.85% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 1.00% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.56% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.27% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.14% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.06% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Gary or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Gary peaked in 1951 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Gary and John mean?
Gary means "Spear" while John means "God is gracious".