Spear brave or enclosure
Garey is a variant of Gary, which likely derives from the Germanic element 'ger' meaning spear. It may also be linked to the English surname Geary, referring to a dweller by a grassy enclosure. While Gary was a mid-century powerhouse, the Garey spelling has always been a rare alternative.
Less common today
Garey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,093 in 1993.
Former Major League Baseball player
Professional jazz drummer and educator
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
