Carey vs Carrie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Girl #3,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German

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Carey Rank #5,332

Carrie Rank #3,054

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Carrie more popular?

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Carrie mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Carrie means "free woman, strong" (Old High German origin).

Are Carey and Carrie boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Carrie is primarily a girl name.