Meanings & Origins of Cary
What does Cary mean? What is the origin?
Meaning
Cary \c(a)-ry\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Cary), is pronounced KARE-ee. Surname and place name from an old Celtic river name. Also possibly (Gaelic) "love", (Welsh) "hill fort", or (Gaelic) "dark-complected". Also an Irish saint's name (16th century). Actor Cary Grant; Jim Carrey.
Cary has 2 variant forms: Carey and Carrey.
For more information, see also related names Carroll and Charles.
Baby names that sound like Cary are Carr, Cory and Gary.
Meaning
Dear; Pleasant stream
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How to pronounce, Cary?
\c(a)-ry\
Popularity of Cary
There were 22 US births last year.
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