Carey vs Flo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,332
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Care

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Flo

Girl #71,408 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flowing, moving freely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,408
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carey Rank #5,332
Flo Rank #71,408

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #71408 for Flo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carey ___

  • Carey James
  • Carey Thomas
  • Carey Michael
  • Carey John
  • Carey Patrick
  • Carey Grant

Flo ___

  • Flo Grace
  • Flo Rose
  • Flo Jane
  • Flo Mae
  • Flo Ann
  • Flo Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carey

Brennan Cillian Fiona Siobhan Quinn

If you choose Flo

Bea Dot Kit Meg Ro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carey or Flo more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Flo at #71408 in the United States.

What do Carey and Flo mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Flo means "flowing, moving freely" (Latin origin).

Are Carey and Flo boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Flo is primarily a girl name.

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