Cary vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Cary Rank #3,642

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Richard mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cary and Richard boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.