Carey vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Carey Rank #5,332

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Lydia mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Carey and Lydia boy or girl names?

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