Carey vs Maize

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"corn, golden grain"

Origin: Taino

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Carey Rank #5,332

Maize Rank #5,416

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5416 for Maize.

Is Carey or Maize more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Maize at #5416 in the United States.

What do Carey and Maize mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Maize means "corn, golden grain" (Taino origin).

Are Carey and Maize boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Maize is primarily a boy name.