Gary Caswell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gary Caswell — spear carrier
975K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gary Caswell is a name that combines French origins. The first name Gary is a masculine given name of French origin. Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names. Gary is likely derived from the Norman French name Geiree, itself descended from the Old Frankish name Geiserich, composed of two elements: "*gaizaz" (spear, pike, javelin) plus "*rīkijaz" (kingly, royal). A variant form of Gary is Garry, the spelling of which has been influenced by that of Barry. An informal pet form of Gary is Gaz, a variant of which is Gazza. A given name associated with Gary and Garry is Garrison; the latter is sometimes borne by sons of men bearing the former names. The surname Caswell: Albert Edward Caswell (1884–1954), American physicist and educator Alexis Caswell (1799–1877), American mathematician, scientist and educator Allan Caswell (born 1952), Australian songwriter Berengera Caswell (1828–1849), Canadian mill and factory worker Bill Caswell, American country music singer, songwriter and musician Brian Caswell (born 1954), Australian author Brian Caswell (footballer) (born 1956), English footballer Bruce Caswell (born 1949), American politician Burr Caswell (1807–1896), American frontiersman Eddie Caswell, Welsh rugby player in the 1920s and coach in the 1930s and 194. Gary is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 975K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gary

Meaning: spear carrier

French

Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names. Gary is likely derived from the Norman French name Geiree, itself descended from the Old Frankish name Geiserich, composed of two elements: "*gaizaz" (spear, pike, javelin) plus "*rīkijaz" (kingly, royal). A variant form of Gary is Garry, the spelling of which has been influenced by that of Barry. An informal pet form of Gary is Gaz, a variant of which is Gazza. A given name associated with Gary and Garry is Garrison; the latter is sometimes borne by sons of men bearing the former names.

Surname: Caswell

Welsh

Albert Edward Caswell (1884–1954), American physicist and educator Alexis Caswell (1799–1877), American mathematician, scientist and educator Allan Caswell (born 1952), Australian songwriter Berengera Caswell (1828–1849), Canadian mill and factory worker Bill Caswell, American country music singer, songwriter and musician Brian Caswell (born 1954), Australian author Brian Caswell (footballer) (born 1956), English footballer Bruce Caswell (born 1949), American politician Burr Caswell (1807–1896), American frontiersman Eddie Caswell, Welsh rugby player in the 1920s and coach in the 1930s and 194.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gary Caswell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gary Caswell:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gary?
The first name Gary originates from French. Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names. Gary is likely derived from the Norman French name Geiree, itself descended from the Old Frankish name Geiserich, composed of two elements: "*gaizaz" (spear, pike, javelin) plus "*rīkijaz" (kingly, royal). A variant form of Gary is Garry, the spelling of which has been influenced by that of Barry. An informal pet form of Gary is Gaz, a variant of which is Gazza. A given name associated with Gary and Garry is Garrison; the latter is sometimes borne by sons of men bearing the former names.
When was Gary most popular?
The name Gary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Caswell?
The surname Caswell originates from Welsh. Albert Edward Caswell (1884–1954), American physicist and educator Alexis Caswell (1799–1877), American mathematician, scientist and educator Allan Caswell (born 1952), Australian songwriter Berengera Caswell (1828–1849), Canadian mill and factory worker Bill Caswell, American country music singer, songwriter and musician Brian Caswell (born 1954), Australian author Brian Caswell (footballer) (born 1956), English footballer Bruce Caswell (born 1949), American politician Burr Caswell (1807–1896), American frontiersman Eddie Caswell, Welsh rugby player in the 1920s and coach in the 1930s and 194.
What are the origins of the name Gary Caswell?
The name Gary Caswell combines two different traditions: the first name Gary has French roots, while the surname Caswell originates from Welsh.
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