Boy
Carey
KAIR-ee
Rare & Uncommon → Stable
✦ Meaning
“From Old Norse or Irish, possibly meaning 'dweller by a fortress' or from 'carr' (marsh). A surname-turned-given-name with Celtic-Nordic roots.”
Popularity Over Time
Carey is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
IrishOld Norse
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Care
Style
ModernPlayfulBoldMinimalStrong
Famous Bearers
- Carey Hart (motocross rider)
- Carey Lowell (actress)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From Old Norse or Irish, possibly meaning 'dweller by a fortress' or from 'carr' (marsh). A surname-turned-given-name with Celtic-Nordic roots.
Carey is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Carey include Care.
Names that pair beautifully with Carey include Bailey, Riley, Casey, Taylor.