Gary Sirois

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gary Sirois — spear carrier
975K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gary Sirois 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 Sirois: Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho. 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: Sirois

English

Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho.

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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 Sirois

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 Sirois:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Sirois?
The surname Sirois originates from English. Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho.
What are the origins of the name Gary Sirois?
The name Gary Sirois combines two different traditions: the first name Gary has French roots, while the surname Sirois originates from English.
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