93
Cheerfulness
83
Health
72
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
72
Morality
38▼
Health
83
Warmth
61
Cheerfulness
93▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
79♂
Gary Name Personality
Gary sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (93/100) paired with equally impressive health (83/100), Gary creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Gary is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 69/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.0
Mature6.8
Formal3.2
Upper Class2.5
Urban3.5
Wholesome7.5
Strong8.1
Refined5.4
Strange4.5
Simple8.2
Serious5.0
Nerdy6.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 235 ratings.
Gary in Rankings
Compare Gary
Famous People Named Gary
- Gary CooperOscar-winning Hollywood actor
- Gary OldmanOscar-winning British actor
- Gary LinekerEnglish soccer legend and broadcaster
- Gary KasparovChess grandmaster and world champion
- Gary VaynerchukEntrepreneur and social media personality
Names Similar to Gary
These names have similar perception scores across the five research dimensions.
Get Name Insights in Your Inbox
New rankings, research findings, and name trends. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gary
What does the name Gary say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Gary scores highest in Cheerfulness (93/100) and lowest in Morality (38/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Gary a boy name?▾
Gary is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (72), Warmth (61), Morality (38), Health (83), and Cheerfulness (93).
What is the Success rating for the name Gary?▾
Gary has a Success rating of 72 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Gary sound?▾
Gary has a Warmth rating of 61 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Gary compare to other names?▾
Gary's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 93/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Gary with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Gary?▾
Notable people named Gary include Gary Cooper, Gary Oldman, Gary Lineker and Gary Kasparov. Name Halo lists 5 famous Garys with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.