Carey vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Carey Rank #5,332

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Richard mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Carey and Richard boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.