Carey vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Carey Rank #5,332

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Geraldine more popular?

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Geraldine mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Carey and Geraldine boy or girl names?

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