Harry vs Carey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Carey Rank #5,332

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Harry or Carey more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Harry and Carey mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin).

Are Harry and Carey boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Carey is primarily a boy name.