Carrigan vs Genavieve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Genavieve

Girl #6,595 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the race of women"

Origin: Germanic geno + wefa

Cultural Roots

French English Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,595
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gen, Genie, Evie

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Popularity Comparison

Carrigan Rank #6,514
Genavieve Rank #6,595

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6595 for Genavieve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrigan ___

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

Genavieve ___

  • Genavieve Rose
  • Genavieve Claire
  • Genavieve Marie
  • Genavieve Louise
  • Genavieve Anne
  • Genavieve Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

If you choose Genavieve

Evangeline Seraphina Vivienne Cecelia Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrigan or Genavieve more popular?

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Genavieve at #6595 in the United States.

What do Carrigan and Genavieve mean?

Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Genavieve means "of the race of women" (Germanic geno + wefa origin).

Are Carrigan and Genavieve boy or girl names?

Carrigan is primarily a girl name. Genavieve is primarily a girl name.

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