Carey vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

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Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Carey Rank #5,332

Maclin Rank #5,241

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Maclin more popular?

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Maclin mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Carey and Maclin boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.