Carey vs Sun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the sun, solar light"

Origin: English

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Carey Rank #5,332

Sun Rank #5,167

Sun is more popular, ranked #5167 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Sun more popular?

Sun is more popular, ranked #5167 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Sun mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Sun means "the sun, solar light" (English origin).

Are Carey and Sun boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Sun is primarily a boy name.