Gar
- Pronunciation
- [Gar]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Spear
- Origin
- Anglo
Gar Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 219 baby boys have been named Gar. The name peaked in 1958 with 16 US births that year (rank #2052).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Gar
If you like Gar's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
3-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gar's exact length and starting letter: Gad, Gal, Gay, Geb, Gil.
Quick Facts About Gar
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Compare Gar to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gar against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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