Cary
Meaning
"pleasant stream"
Origin: Celtic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,642
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pleasant stream"
Origin: Celtic
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Latin
Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3680 for Sion.
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Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Sion at #3680 in the United States.
Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Sion means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).
Cary is primarily a boy name. Sion is primarily a boy name.