Gary

Gary as a name

Gary is a masculine given name that has English and German origins. It is derived from the Germanic name “Gerhard,” which means “brave spearman.” The name Gary became popular in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Notable people with the name Gary include:

• Gary Oldman, an English actor and filmmaker.
• Gary Coleman, an American actor and comedian.
• Gary Barlow, an English singer, songwriter, and musician.
• Gary Player, a South African professional golfer.
• Gary Vaynerchuk, a Belarusian-American entrepreneur and internet personality.
• Gary Lineker, an English former professional footballer and sports broadcaster.
• Gary Payton, a retired American professional basketball player.
• Gary Sinise, an American actor, musician, and director.
• Gary Zukav, an American spiritual teacher and author.

There are also several fictional characters named Gary in popular culture, such as Gary Oak in the Pokémon franchise and Gary Walsh in the TV series “Veep.”