Meaning Derived from the Old English for 'spear', 'Gary' can also be a pet form of the name 'Gareth'. Origin of Gary English +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Eugene, Wayne, William, Alan, Bernard, Carnell, Cecil, Chance, Charles, Dean Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Gary GEHRiy Similar Names Jerry Garry Arnie Gervase Jarreth Jereth Ossie Ossy Garret Garreth Year by Year Popularity of Gary