Carey vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Carey Rank #5,332

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Harry mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Carey and Harry boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.