Geraldine vs Carey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geraldine

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

✓ All Clear

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Carey Rank #5,332

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Geraldine or Carey more popular?

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Geraldine and Carey mean?

Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin). Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin).

Are Geraldine and Carey boy or girl names?

Geraldine is primarily a girl name. Carey is primarily a boy name.