Carey vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Carey Rank #5,332

Rue Rank #5,520

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Carey or Rue more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Carey and Rue mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Carey and Rue boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.