Obi vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Obi Rank #3,834

Cary Rank #3,642

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3834 for Obi.

Is Obi or Cary more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Cary mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Obi and Cary boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.