Boy name
Gary name meaning
“spear, a shafted weapon”
Gary is an English masculine name commonly linked to the Germanic element ger, meaning spear, a shafted weapon. It derives from a surname or from shortened names containing that element. Garry is a spelling variant, adding a second r to the same name form.
What does Gary mean?
Spear, a shafted weapon
In Indonesian: tombak, senjata bertangkai
Origin and cultural usage of Gary
An English name derived from a surname or shortened names containing the Germanic element ger, 'spear'. Garry is a spelling variant.
Name combinations with Gary
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gary, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Gary Wicaksana Ardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Gary: spear, a shafted weapon
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
- Ardiansyah: mountain and king
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Meaning of each word
- Gary: spear, a shafted weapon
- Ismoyo: another name for Semar
- Widada: safe and well
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Gary Septiadi
Meaning of each word
- Gary: spear, a shafted weapon
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
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Meaning of each word
- Dwiyanto: two; second in order
- Gary: spear, a shafted weapon
- Sandy: defender of humankind
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Gary Dedek
Meaning of each word
- Gary: spear, a shafted weapon
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
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Meaning of each word
- Gary: spear, a shafted weapon
- Herianto: ruler of the home
- Ananto: boundless, endless
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How to pronounce Gary
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮛᮤ |
Is Gary a boy’s name?
Yes, Gary is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gary ranks #4,037 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Gary
Famous people named Gary
- Gary Iskak · b. 1974
- Gary Dean
FAQ about the name Gary
What is the meaning of Gary?
Gary means spear, a shafted weapon. An English name derived from a surname or shortened names containing the Germanic element ger, 'spear'. Garry is a spelling variant.
Is Gary a boy’s name?
Yes, Gary is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gary?
Gary is of European origin.
How many syllables does Gary have?
Gary has 2 syllables (Ga-ry) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Gary?
Gary ranks #4,037 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Gary?
Other spellings: Garry.
What full names go well with Gary?
Some ideas: Gary Wicaksana Ardiansyah; Gary Ismoyo Widada; Gary Septiadi.
Famous people named Gary?
Notable people named Gary include Gary Iskak, Gary Dean.
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