Spear
Derived from the Germanic element 'ger', meaning spear. It was originally a short form of names like Gareth or Gerald before becoming a popular independent name in the mid-20th century.
About 201 boys were named Gary in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actor
Golden Age Hollywood film star
Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor
Professional golfer and Grand Slam winner
English footballer and sports broadcaster
SpongeBob's pet sea snail · SpongeBob SquarePants
Creator of The Far Side comic strip
Lead singer of the band Take That
Rival of Ash Ketchum · Pokémon
Electronic music pioneer
The same feel as Gary — far less common.
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