What does the name Cary mean?

The name Cary means "Descendant of Ciardha".

What is the origin of the name Cary?

Cary is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 31 babies were named Cary in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 31 →

All-Time Total: 24,087

Peak Year: 1957

Cary is a name of English origin derived from a surname, which in turn comes from a place name meaning "dweller by the stream."

Cary Grant - Actor known for classic Hollywood films.
Cary Elwes - Actor in "The Princess Bride" and "Saw."
Cary Fukunaga - Director of "True Detective" and "Beasts of No Nation."
Cary Joji Fukunaga - Director of "No Time to Die."
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa - Actor in "Mortal Kombat" and "The Man in the High Castle."
Cary Agos - Fictional character in TV series "The Good Wife."
Cary Murnion - Director of "Cooties" and "Bushwick."
Cary Sherman - Former CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America.
Cary Fowler - Agriculturalist and biodiversity advocate.
Cary Moon - Urban planner and Seattle mayoral candidate.

Boy names closely related to Cary

Jerald Don Kennedy Eddie Johnny Jimmy Alonzo Jessie

Girl names closely related to Cary

Katheryn Wendi Jeannie Jeanie Vickie Lesley Terry Carla

Names with similar meaning to Cary

Carey

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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