Willow vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willow

Boy #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Willow Rank #3,688

Cary Rank #3,642

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

Is Willow or Cary more popular?

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

What do Willow and Cary mean?

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

Are Willow and Cary boy or girl names?

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