Gary
Boy NameGermanic
Meaning
Spear
Origin
Germanic
Peak Year
1951
Peak Popularity
2.00%
Popularity Over Time
1880
0.01%
1890
0.01%
1900
0.01%
1910
0.01%
1920
0.01%
1930
0.06%
1940
1.06%
1950
1.85%
1960
1.00%
1970
0.56%
1980
0.27%
1990
0.14%
2000
0.06%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gary mean?
Gary means "Spear" and comes from Germanic origin.
When was Gary most popular?
Gary was most popular in 1951 when 2.00% of babies were given this name.
Is Gary a boy or girl name?
Gary is primarily used as a boy name.