Garry

Garry is a masculine given name, a variant of Gary. The exact origin of the spelling Garry is unclear, but it is generally treated as an alternative rendering of Gary, a name that in turn is often linked to English place names or surnames and is commonly associated with the meaning spear in various historical sources. The spelling Garry is particularly common in the United Kingdom and Ireland, though it is used in other regions as well; the pronunciation is typically the same as Gary.

The name has been used across various English-speaking countries and has appeared among individuals in sports, entertainment, and public life. As with Gary, Garry has seen peaks of popularity in different decades, reflecting broader naming trends rather than a specific cultural or regional association.

Notable people named Garry include Garry Kasparov, the Russian chess grandmaster and former World Champion; Garry Shandling, the American comedian and actor; and Garry Monk, the English football manager and former player.

See also Gary (name) for related information on the more common variant and its historical usage.