GARY  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "spearman"

Popularity in 2008: #426

When Gary cracked the Top 10 in 1950, it was one of the first nonclassic boys' names to do so, largely due to Gary (born Frank) Cooper, who was renamed after Gary, Indiana, his agent's hometown. Now, a half century later, Gary has lost its glitter.

Variations:
Gari, Garey, Garry, Garrie

Gary is being discussed in our message boards:

• Seniors from 1962 yearbook
• Mary-Kate and Ashley
• Hilbilly Names
• Name Associations by Decade
• Ancestor's Vintage Names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gary:

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• GLAMOUR GIRLS AND BOYS
• BABY NAME TIMELINE
• THE FOUR-GENERATION RULE
• IRISH CELEBRITY BABY NAMES