Cary vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

✓ All Clear

Cary Rank #3,642

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Henry mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cary and Henry boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.