Boy Name
Geary
Geary means “Hound”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Geary is a boy baby name, meaning "Hound". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Geary often also consider Gerry.
Geary meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hound
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Geary as G·E·A·R·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Geary is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Geary variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gearya, Gearye, Gearyy, Gear.
- Nicknames: Gea and G.
- Middle names: Pair Geary with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Geary middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gerry, Garry, Gary, Gerri, Geri — full picks on the sibling names for Geary guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Geary? Browse our names like Geary guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Geary
What does the name Geary mean?
Geary means "Hound". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Geary is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Geary?
The exact origin of Geary is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Geary?
Geary has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Geary a boy's or girl's name?
Geary is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Geary in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Geary sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Geary?
Names that share Geary's sound and style include Gerry, Garry, Gary, Gerri, Geri.
What middle names pair well with Geary?
Good middle-name fits for Geary pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Geary is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Geary is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Geary?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Geary share its rhythm without rhyming — Gerry, Garry, Gary all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.