Carrie vs Carey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrie

Girl #3,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Carrie Rank #3,054

Carey Rank #5,332

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carrie or Carey more popular?

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carrie and Carey mean?

Carrie means "free woman, strong" (Old High German origin). Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin).

Are Carrie and Carey boy or girl names?

Carrie is primarily a girl name. Carey is primarily a boy name.