Gary Worthy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gary Worthy — spear carrier
975K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gary Worthy 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 Worthy: Albert Worthy (1905–1978), English footballer Allan Worthy (born 1974), English cricketer Calum Worthy (born 1991), Canadian actor, writer and producer best known for his role on Austin & Ally Chandler Worthy (born 1993), Canadian football player Chris Worthy (1947–2007), Canadian ice hockey player Dave Worthy (1934–2004), Canadian politician James Worthy (born 1961), American basketball player Jerel Worthy (born 1990), American football player Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (born 1953), American academic administrator Rick Worthy (born 1967), American actor Trevor H. 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: Worthy

English

Albert Worthy (1905–1978), English footballer Allan Worthy (born 1974), English cricketer Calum Worthy (born 1991), Canadian actor, writer and producer best known for his role on Austin & Ally Chandler Worthy (born 1993), Canadian football player Chris Worthy (1947–2007), Canadian ice hockey player Dave Worthy (1934–2004), Canadian politician James Worthy (born 1961), American basketball player Jerel Worthy (born 1990), American football player Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (born 1953), American academic administrator Rick Worthy (born 1967), American actor Trevor H.

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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 Worthy

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 Worthy:

7
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Worthy?
The surname Worthy originates from English. Albert Worthy (1905–1978), English footballer Allan Worthy (born 1974), English cricketer Calum Worthy (born 1991), Canadian actor, writer and producer best known for his role on Austin & Ally Chandler Worthy (born 1993), Canadian football player Chris Worthy (1947–2007), Canadian ice hockey player Dave Worthy (1934–2004), Canadian politician James Worthy (born 1961), American basketball player Jerel Worthy (born 1990), American football player Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (born 1953), American academic administrator Rick Worthy (born 1967), American actor Trevor H.
What are the origins of the name Gary Worthy?
The name Gary Worthy combines two different traditions: the first name Gary has French roots, while the surname Worthy originates from English.
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