Gary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gary Name at a Glance

Name	Gary
Meaning	Diminutive of Garret: Hard or bold spear. An Irish variant of the German Gerard, based on medieval pronunciation. Famous bearer: Irish statesman Garret FitzGerald.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gary means “Diminutive of Garret: Hard or bold spear. An Irish variant of the German Gerard, based on medieval pronunciation. Famous bearer: Irish statesman Garret FitzGerald”. 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 Irish origin. Browse more Irish 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

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