Carey vs Cherry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Girl #4,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cherry tree or fruit"

Origin: Old French via English

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Carey Rank #5,332

Cherry Rank #4,698

Cherry is more popular, ranked #4698 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Cherry more popular?

Cherry is more popular, ranked #4698 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Cherry mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Cherry means "cherry tree or fruit" (Old French via English origin).

Are Carey and Cherry boy or girl names?

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