Garry

Garry is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 boys in the United States.

Garry at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Garry

Garry belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Garry first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #138 in 1954, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 47,654 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Garry in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#138 in 1954
Peak year
1954
Babies named Garry in 2024
19
Total since 1880
47,654

Garry in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#573 in 1996
Babies named Garry in 2025
3
Total since 1996
243

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Garry mean?

The meaning of Garry is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Garry a boy or girl name?

Garry is a boy name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Garry?

Garry comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Garry?

Garry first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #138 in 1954, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].