Perry vs Carey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

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Perry Rank #1,243

Carey Rank #5,332

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Perry or Carey more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Perry and Carey mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin).

Are Perry and Carey boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Carey is primarily a boy name.