Care
Meaning
"beloved, dear"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #42,456
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Care-Bear
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved, dear"
Origin: English
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Shelley is more popular, ranked #10269 vs #42456 for Care.
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Shelley is more popular, ranked #10269 compared to Care at #42456 in the United States.
Care means "beloved, dear" (English origin).
Care is primarily a boy name. Shelley is primarily a girl name.