Carey vs Lyfe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,218 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, living existence"

Origin: Old English

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Carey Rank #5,332

Lyfe Rank #5,218

Lyfe is more popular, ranked #5218 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Lyfe more popular?

Lyfe is more popular, ranked #5218 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Lyfe mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Lyfe means "life, living existence" (Old English origin).

Are Carey and Lyfe boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Lyfe is primarily a boy name.