Cari vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cari

Girl #5,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, to love"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scandinavian Italian American

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Cari Rank #5,939

Cary Rank #3,642

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #5939 for Cari.

Is Cari or Cary more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Cari at #5939 in the United States.

What do Cari and Cary mean?

Cari means "beloved, to love" (Welsh origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Cari and Cary boy or girl names?

Cari is primarily a girl name. Cary is primarily a boy name.