Cary vs Perrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

French English Medieval

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Cary Rank #3,642

Perrin Rank #3,772

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3772 for Perrin.

Is Cary or Perrin more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Cary and Perrin mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are Cary and Perrin boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Perrin is primarily a boy name.