Gary
/GAIR-ee/
Meaning
Spear carrier, or watchman
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: boy
- Syllables: 2
- Popularity: Very common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
Gary is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German element 'ger,' meaning spear. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Famous bearers include actor Gary Cooper and musician Gary Numan.
Vibes
American
English
boy
unisex