Carys
Meaning
"love"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,749
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cary, Care
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"love"
Origin: Welsh
"son of Matthew, gift of God"
Origin: English/Hebrew
Maddyson is more popular, ranked #4641 vs #4749 for Carys.
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Maddyson is more popular, ranked #4641 compared to Carys at #4749 in the United States.
Carys means "love" (Welsh origin). Maddyson means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English/Hebrew origin).
Carys is primarily a girl name. Maddyson is primarily a girl name.