Carey vs Jayme

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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Jayme

Boy #5,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,230
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carey Rank #5,332
Jayme Rank #5,230

Jayme is more popular, ranked #5230 vs #5332 for Carey.

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

Jayme ___

  • Jayme Lee
  • Jayme Allen
  • Jayme Scott
  • Jayme Dean
  • Jayme Cole
  • Jayme Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carey

Brennan Cillian Fiona Siobhan Quinn

If you choose Jayme

Riley Cameron Taylor Jordan Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carey or Jayme more popular?

Jayme is more popular, ranked #5230 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Jayme mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Jayme means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carey and Jayme boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Jayme is primarily a boy name.

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