Cary vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cary Rank #3,642

Willow Rank #3,688

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3688 for Willow.

Is Cary or Willow more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Willow at #3688 in the United States.

What do Cary and Willow mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin).

Are Cary and Willow boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Willow is primarily a boy name.