Carlyn vs Carrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlyn

Girl #6,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,613
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carly, Carrie, Lynn

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Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

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Popularity Comparison

Carlyn Rank #6,613
Carrigan Rank #6,514

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6613 for Carlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlyn ___

  • Carlyn Rose
  • Carlyn Mae
  • Carlyn Grace
  • Carlyn Jean
  • Carlyn Anne
  • Carlyn Marie

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlyn

Brynn Lauren Paige Derek Gavin

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlyn or Carrigan more popular?

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Carlyn at #6613 in the United States.

What do Carlyn and Carrigan mean?

Carlyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carlyn and Carrigan boy or girl names?

Carlyn is primarily a girl name. Carrigan is primarily a girl name.

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