Carey vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Carey Rank #5,332

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Perry mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Carey and Perry boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.