The name Gary is a girl's name of English origin meaning "spear man".

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While not generally thought of as unisex, this is a male name that, like Perry and Barry, has occasionally been used for girls over the years. 

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The name Gary is currently ranked #931 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #936 in 1947. It is currently rising in popularity. Gary is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Gary is a boy's name of English origin meaning "spearman".

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When Gary cracked the Top 10 in 1950, it was one of the first nonclassic <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys’ names</a> to do so, largely due to Gary (born Frank) Cooper, who was renamed after Gary, Indiana, his agent's hometown. Now, a 65 years later, Gary isn't particularly high in the charts, and has lost any glitter it had. May we suggest the fuller name Gareth?

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The name Gary is currently ranked #961 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #9 in 1954. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in GARY, GARY, and GARY. Gary is occasionally used for girls in 1997.

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