What does the name Carey mean?

The name Carey means "Descendant of Ciardha".

What is the origin of the name Carey?

Carey is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 18 babies were named Carey in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Carey is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 18 ↘

All-Time Total: 16,413

Peak Year: 1957

Carey is of Irish origin and means "dark" or "black." It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ciardha, meaning "descendant of Ciardha."

Boy names closely related to Carey

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Girl names closely related to Carey

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Names with similar meaning to Carey

Cary

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