Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew, Germanic
Meaning: Spear; Spear carrier, Mighty with a Spear, Spear Carrier
Pronunciation: GEY-ree, /ˈɡɛri/, G EH R IY
Popularity Rank: #542
The name Gary is of Germanic origin and means 'spear' or 'spear carrier'. It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
The name Gary is of Hebrew, Germanic origin and means Spear; Spear carrier, Mighty with a Spear, Spear Carrier, Strong Man of God. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gary is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Hong Kong, and 93 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GEY-ree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡɛri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G EH R IY
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Gary is recorded 106,740 times globally, ranking it as the 542th most common name worldwide.
Gary is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 36,991 occurrences, making it the 38th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Gary is found among 1 in every 15 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #38 | 1 : 15 |
| United States of America | #144 | 1 : 53 |
| Hong Kong | #44 | 1 : 83 |
| Ireland | #73 | 1 : 24 |
| Canada | #108 | 1 : 95 |
| South Africa | #640 | 1 : 715 |
| Malaysia | #528 | 1 : 803 |
| France | #1,113 | 1 : 603 |
| Singapore | #159 | 1 : 289 |
| Bolivia | #361 | 1 : 250 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gary from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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