Carey vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Carey Rank #5,332

Ruby Rank #5,424

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Carey or Ruby more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Carey and Ruby mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Carey and Ruby boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.