Geary

Geary Meaning & Origin

About Geary
The name "Geary" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gearrtha," meaning "short" or "small." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were of short stature or had a diminutive build. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile. Overall, "Geary" signifies a person's physical characteristics or attributes.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Geary are male.

Geary Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙͺri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JR', 'KR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geary in Braille

Here's how to represent Geary in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Geary in braille

How to Spell the Name Geary in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Geary using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Geary in sign language

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