Cary vs Calan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Scottish Irish American

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Cary Rank #3,642

Calan Rank #3,805

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3805 for Calan.

Is Cary or Calan more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Calan at #3805 in the United States.

What do Cary and Calan mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Cary and Calan boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Calan is primarily a boy name.