Abbott vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

English Scottish

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Abbott Rank #3,766

Cary Rank #3,642

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3766 for Abbott.

Is Abbott or Cary more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Abbott at #3766 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Cary mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Abbott and Cary boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.