Gary

Boy

Origin: English · Germanic

Meaning

“spear ruler”

Source

Cultural Notes

Popularized by actor Gary Cooper born Frank James Cooper who took the stage name Gary after the city of Gary Indiana.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Gary

  • Gary Oldman, Gary Lineker, Gary Coleman

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