Cary vs Cari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Girl #5,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, to love"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scandinavian Italian American

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Cary Rank #3,642

Cari Rank #5,939

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

Is Cary or Cari more popular?

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

What do Cary and Cari mean?

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

Are Cary and Cari boy or girl names?

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