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What does the baby name Gary mean? Learn about what Gary means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.
Gary - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Gary
- G-A-R-Y, is a 4-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Gary
- GER-ee
- GARE ee
- Meaning of Gary
- Mighty with a spear, city in indiana, spear rule, a spear, spear carrier, mighty spearman.
- Origin of Gary
- The name 'Gary' is of English origin. It is believed to have originated as a surname derived from the Old English word 'gar', meaning 'spear', and the word 'ey', meaning 'island' or 'dwelling'. Therefore, the name 'Gary' can be interpreted to mean 'spear island' or 'spear dweller'.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Gary
- Garald
- Garcia
- Garey
- Garold
- Garri
- Garrie
- Garry
- Gearalt
- Gerald
- Geraldo
- Gerard
- Geraud
- Gerek
- Gerhard
- Gerik
- Gerrard
- Gerry
- Gervaise
- Gervase
- Gervice
- Giraud
- Jarus
- Jarvice
- Jarvis
- Jerold
- Jerry
- Jervis
- Jervise
- Popularity of Gary
- The name 'Gary' gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. It reached its peak popularity in the 1950s and 1960s when it ranked among the top 10 most popular names for boys in the United States.
- Gary currently has 337 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked boy's names. The name Philip is slightly more popular than Gary.
Etymology of Gary
As a name derived from Old English, 'Gary' has a straightforward etymology. The word 'gar' refers to a spear, a weapon commonly used in battle during medieval times. The word 'ey' denotes an island or dwelling, which suggests a connection to land or a specific place.
Cultural Significance of Gary
The name 'Gary' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance beyond its English origins. It does not have any specific symbolic or traditional associations.