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What does Gar mean?
Meaning of Gar is Spear is used predominantly in English and a baby boy name has its origin in Old English, Old Norse, English and Welsh. Gar is derived from Gary. Gary is form of GérardGarrison.
Gary is shortened form of Garnett. Also Gary is a short form of Garret. Gary is English equivalent of Gerald. Also Gary is form of Gerry in English language. Unfamiliar Gary came from Irish, Old English and Germanic languages, meaning of Gary is "Strong, Mighty with a Spear and Rule".
Gar is derivation of Garman. Garman is derivation of Gorman. Meaning of Garman is Spearman and Brotherly has origin in Gaelic and Irish is particulary used in Norwegian and Swedish.
How do I pronounce Gar?
The one syllabled name Gar is pronounced, gar.
How popular is the name Gar?
Gar is an uncommon baby name in United States, where it had been in use for 30 years, last appeared in 1991 and made just beyond the top 3000 names. Over 227 babies in United States have been named Gar.
The moniker is a rare baby name in England and Wales and may not be used now as it was last seen in 1999. Gar is a common name in South Sudan, Sudan and India while somewhat familiar name in Pakistan, Malaysia, Canada, Papua New Guinea and Nigeria.
As per our estimate, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Gar around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8235 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7906 | 5 |
| 1975 | 4800 | 6 |
| 1972 | 4988 | 5 |
| 1969 | 3597 | 7 |
| 1967 | 3965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 3944 | 5 |
| 1965 | 3931 | 5 |
| 1963 | 3043 | 8 |
| 1962 | 3041 | 8 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Gar
Your motto is: be the change you want to see in the world and make a difference while you are alive. Although you lack the enthusiasm, you don't lack ideas. You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. You never get tired from trying to be better than you were yesterday. Deep inside you want someone to take over your dominance and take over the control.
Do you like Gar? You would love these names
- Darik - Of Gothic origin, Outlandish Darik means "Ruler of the People" and a baby boy name is used largely in English
- Holiday - Used chiefly in English rarefied, Holiday means "Born on a Festive Day or Festive Day" is originated from English-American is aimed at both boys and girls
- Hadon means From the Heather Covered Hill or From the Hill of Heather came from Germanic used as a boy name is notably used in English
- Randall - Persistent and Darling Randall primarily is used in English aimed at both sexes which originated from Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Randall is "Shield or Shield Wolf"
- Irvyn - Commonly used in English unusual, Irvyn means "White or Sea Friend" and is bestowed upon baby boys is of Celtic origin
Famous people named Gar
- Gar Samuelson, American musician best remembered for being the drummer for American thrash metal band Megadeth
- Gar Knutson, lawyer and former member of the Parliament of Canada
- Gar Alperovitz, American historian and political economist
- Gar Heard, American retired professional basketball player and coach
- Gar Finnvold, baseball biography
- Gar Moore characterized the pivotal role of Lee Sloan in 1949 action and crime movie Illegal Entry.
Lists having Gar
- Boy names beginning with G
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Norse Boy Names
- Welsh Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Gar
- Baby Names that mean Spear
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths