Able vs Carey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

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Able Rank #5,312

Carey Rank #5,332

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Able or Carey more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Able and Carey mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin).

Are Able and Carey boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Carey is primarily a boy name.