Cary vs Callaghan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #3,457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Cary Rank #3,642

Callaghan Rank #3,457

Callaghan is more popular, ranked #3457 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Callaghan more popular?

Callaghan is more popular, ranked #3457 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Callaghan mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cary and Callaghan boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Callaghan is primarily a boy name.