Gary Clemons

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gary Clemons — spear carrier
975K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gary Clemons is a name combining French origins, bringing together "spear carrier" (Gary) with "the son of clement" (Clemons). 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 Clemons: The surname Clemons is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the given name Clement which means "the son of clement". The name has ancient origins in Latin and applies to a mild or merciful individual. Historically the surname was used by Saxons as they converted to Christianity. Chris Clemons (born 1997), American basketball player Clarence Clemons (1942–2011), American musician, saxophonist for the E Street Band Darius Clemons, basketball player Darrius Clemons (born 2003), American football player Jane Clemons, U.S. 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: Clemons

Meaning: the son of clement

English

The surname Clemons is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the given name Clement which means "the son of clement". The name has ancient origins in Latin and applies to a mild or merciful individual. Historically the surname was used by Saxons as they converted to Christianity. Chris Clemons (born 1997), American basketball player Clarence Clemons (1942–2011), American musician, saxophonist for the E Street Band Darius Clemons, basketball player Darrius Clemons (born 2003), American football player Jane Clemons, U.S.

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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 Clemons

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 Clemons:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Clemons?
The surname Clemons originates from English. The surname Clemons is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the given name Clement which means "the son of clement". The name has ancient origins in Latin and applies to a mild or merciful individual. Historically the surname was used by Saxons as they converted to Christianity. Chris Clemons (born 1997), American basketball player Clarence Clemons (1942–2011), American musician, saxophonist for the E Street Band Darius Clemons, basketball player Darrius Clemons (born 2003), American football player Jane Clemons, U.S.
What are the origins of the name Gary Clemons?
The name Gary Clemons combines two different traditions: the first name Gary has French roots, while the surname Clemons originates from English.
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