Cary vs Hal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Cary Rank #3,642

Hal Rank #3,485

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Hal more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Hal mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Cary and Hal boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.