The nameGarry

Garry is a form of Gary, mostly given in France in the mid 1980s.

Meaning

Like Gary, it is linked to the Germanic gar, "spear".

Origin

English, from a surname.

History

Found since 1948, Garry had a fashion in France in the mid 1980s, then fell quickly. It is no longer given.

Popularity of the name Garry

Garry in France

1984peak year (155 births)
1,535babies named Garry in France since 1900
078155 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Garry was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 845 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Garry. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Garry in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Garry mean?

Like Gary, it is linked to the Germanic gar, "spear".

What is the origin of the name Garry?

English, from a surname.

Is Garry a girl's or a boy's name?

Garry is a boy's name.