Carrigan vs Mairead

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carrigan Rank #6,514
Mairead Rank #6,371

Mairead is more popular, ranked #6371 vs #6514 for Carrigan.

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

Mairead ___

  • Mairead Siobhan
  • Mairead Aoife
  • Mairead Niamh
  • Mairead Grace
  • Mairead Rose
  • Mairead Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

If you choose Mairead

Siobhan Aoife Ciara Seamus Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrigan or Mairead more popular?

Mairead is more popular, ranked #6371 compared to Carrigan at #6514 in the United States.

What do Carrigan and Mairead mean?

Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mairead means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Carrigan and Mairead boy or girl names?

Carrigan is primarily a girl name. Mairead is primarily a girl name.

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