Gary
Meaning of Gary
The name Gary is a classic male given name of English origin, pronounced as GAIR-ee (/ˈɡɛri/). It is derived from the Old English word "gar," meaning spear, and was popularized in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, consistently ranking within the top 20 names for boys during that era. Notable associations with the name include actor Gary Cooper and musician Gary Numan. Despite its decline in recent decades, Gary remains a timeless choice that evokes strength and reliability. Variations of the name include Garry, offering a slight twist on this enduring classic.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAIR-ee (/ˈɡɛri/)
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Notable People Named Gary
| Gary Cooper was a renowned American actor with a strong, quiet screen persona, who won two Academy Awards and was ranked as one of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute. |
| Gary Leonard Oldman is an award-winning English actor and filmmaker known for his versatility and intense acting style, with a career spanning over $11 billion in worldwide box office gross. |
| Ernest Gary Gygax was an American game designer and author, famous for co-creating the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson. |
| Gary Numan, born Gary Anthony James Webb, is an English musician known for his new wave hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars", and has sold over 10 million records. |
| Gary Winston Lineker is a former professional footballer and English sports broadcaster known for his prolific goal-scoring career and extensive media work with the BBC and other international sports networks. |
| Gary Dwayne Payton, also known as "the Glove," is a retired NBA point guard and one of the greatest in his position, best known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics and winning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. |
| Gary Jim Player DMS, OIG is a South African retired professional golfer known for winning nine major championships on both the regular and Champions Tours and achieving the career Grand Slam at the age of 29. |
| Gary Ablett Sr. - Gary Robert Ablett, nicknamed "God", is a former professional Australian rules footballer known for his exceptional skills and prolific goalkicking in the AFL. |
| Gary Richard Herbert is a prominent American politician who was the 17th governor of Utah and a member of the Republican Party. |
| Gary Clark Jr. - Gary Lee Clark Jr. is an American blues guitarist and singer known for blending blues, rock, and soul music with elements of hip hop, and has released several albums and live recordings throughout his career. |
| Gary Allan Herzberg is a successful American country music singer known for his hit singles and platinum-selling albums. |
| Gary Alan Sinise is a versatile American actor, director, producer, and musician, known for his extensive humanitarian work and support for veterans' organizations. |
| Gary Wallis is a versatile British musician known for his work as a drummer, percussionist, and producer with a diverse range of artists and bands. |
| Gary Gardner is an English professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Birmingham City. |
| Kang Hee-gun, known as Gary, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, and TV personality, who was part of the hip hop duo Leessang and later formed the duo Jung In & Gary. |
