Carey vs Bex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carey Rank #5,332

Bex Rank #5,444

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5444 for Bex.

Is Carey or Bex more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Bex at #5444 in the United States.

What do Carey and Bex mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Bex means "to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carey and Bex boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Bex is primarily a boy name.