Carey vs Chett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,470 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortress, military camp"

Origin: Latin via Old English

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Carey Rank #5,332

Chett Rank #5,470

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5470 for Chett.

Is Carey or Chett more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Chett at #5470 in the United States.

What do Carey and Chett mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Chett means "fortress, military camp" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Carey and Chett boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Chett is primarily a boy name.