Gary
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Gary
Syllables (2)
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Sound Breakdown
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Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Concise and memorable
Balanced rhythm
Consonant-rich and crisp
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
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Visual Pattern
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Name Statistics
How does Gary compare to the average name?
Gary is easier than average by 3.0 points.
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Gary belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
1. a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
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Theme Distribution
Life Path Number
Compassionate souls who find fulfillment in caring for others and creating harmony.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
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Born: 1934
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Born: 1984
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Born: 1973
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American anthropologist
Born: 1946
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #88 | 1984-1984 |
| Canada | boy | #97 | 1987-1987 |
| France | boy | #493 | 1999-1999 |
| Ireland | boy | #87 | 2002-2002 |
| United Kingdom | boy | #396 | 2004-2004 |
| United States | boy | #674 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | girl | #936 | 1947-1947 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
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