Carey vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)"

Origin: Latin

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Carey Rank #5,332

Cass Rank #5,414

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5414 for Cass.

Is Carey or Cass more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Carey and Cass mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Carey and Cass boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.