Gary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gary Name at a Glance

Name	Gary
Meaning	Hard or bold spear. A diminutive of Garret, which is an English variant of the German Gerard. Also a diminutive of Gareth and Garrick Famous bearer: American actor Gary Cooper.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gary means “Hard or bold spear. A diminutive of Garret, which is an English variant of the German Gerard. Also a diminutive of Gareth and Garrick Famous bearer: American actor Gary Cooper”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gary Name Origin

Our database records Gary under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gary a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gary is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gary

When considering Gary for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.