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Gary name meaning
First Name
904k
in the U.S.
since 1880
904k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
22k
in the U.S.
in 2010
22k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gary mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Gary
User Submitted Origins
English
46%
Greek
36%
German
14%
Hebrew
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Gary is of English origin and means "A defender and a warrior".
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Gary is of English origin and means "Spear of battle".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Gary means "Spearman or one who carries the spear".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Gary means "Soldier".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Gary means "HandSome and Strong".
- A submission from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Gary means "Never gives up" and is of English origin.
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Gary is of African origin and means "Smart and hardworking".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
Wiktionary
Medieval short form of Germanic compound names beginning with gari (“spear”)/geri (“spear”), such as Gerard, Gerald, or Gerbert. Cognate with the Scottish and Irish Gaelic name Garaidh.
- A patronymic surname.
- A city in Indiana, and other US places named for persons with the surname Gary.
- A city in South Dakota
- A male given name transferred from the surname, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s.
- The last-century popularity of the given name is due to the American actor Gary Cooper (1901–1961), whose stage name was invented by his agent, a native of Gary, Indiana.
- A patronymic surname.
- A city in Indiana, and other US places named for persons with the surname Gary.
- A city in South Dakota
- A male given name transferred from the surname, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s.
From Gary Glitter.
- shortened form of Gary Glitter.
- He did him up the , he did.
Gary was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Gary
Notable Persons Named Gary
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson is an office holder. Gary was born on January 1st, 1953 in Minot, North Dakota.
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman is an actor, filmmaker, and musician. His ongoing career started in 1979. Gary was born on March 21st, 1958 in New Cross, London, England.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary was born on November 14th, 1975 in Babruysk. Gary is also known as Garyvee.
Gary Ridgway
Gary Ridgway is a criminal. Gary is also known as The Green River Killer, Green River Gary, and The River Man.
Gary Burghoff
Gary Burghoff is an actor. His career lasted from 1967 to 2010. Gary was given the name Gary Rich Burghoff on May 24th, 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut.
Gary Speed
Gary Speed was a soccer player for the Leeds United F.C. Reserves, Youth Team, Leeds United F.C., Everton F.C., Newcastle United F.C., Bolton Wanderers F.C., Sheffield United F.C., Wales national under-21 football team, and Wales national football team. Gary was born on September 8th, 1969 in Mancot, Flintshire, Wales. He passed away on November 27th, 2011.
- Gary CooperActor
- Gary BuseyActor
- Gary LinekerSoccer Player
- Gary SiniseActor
- Gary BarlowMusician
- Gary ColemanActor
- Gary MooreMusician
- Gary ColeActor
- Gary KubiakAmerican Football Player
- Gary GlitterMusician
- Gary NevilleSoccer Player
- Gary PaytonBasketball Player
- Gary NumanMusician
- Geddy LeeMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gary
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gary
Gary
Gary is a hip hop music rapping, songwriter, entrepreneurship, record producer, and celebrity. He plays Rapping. He was most prominent from 1996 to present. Gary was born on February 24th, 1978 in South Korea.
Lorraine Gary
Lorraine Gary is an actress. She was most prominent from 1967 to 1987. Lorraine was given the name Lorraine Gottfried on August 16th, 1937 in Forest Hills, New York, U.S.
Romain Gary
Romain Gary is a writer. Romain was given the name Roman Kacew on May 21st, 1914 in Vilnius.
Linda Gary
Linda Gary was a voice actor. She was most active from 1971 to 1995. Linda was given the name Linda Gary Dewoskin on November 4th, 1944 in Los Angeles. She passed away on October 5th, 1995.
Carlton Gary
Carlton was born on December 15th, 1952 in Georgia (U.S. state). Carlton is also known as Carl Michaels, Michael David, and The Stocking Strangler.
Bruce Gary
Bruce Gary was a rock music, blues rock, and blues musician and record producer. His career lasted from 1969 to 2006. Bruce was born Bruce Gary on April 7th, 1951 in Burbank. He passed away on August 22nd, 2006.
Common last names for Gary
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Gary | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 47.41% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 46.31% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.50% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.44% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.68% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Gary
People with the last name Gary are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Gary
| #34 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #26 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |