Cary
KAIR-ee
Popularity
#15688
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
29,795
Peak Year
#906 in 1959
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Cary is of Welsh origin, derived from the River Cary in Somerset, England. It is also associated with the Irish surname *O'Ciardha*, meaning "descendant of Ciardha."
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Cary Grant
Legendary British-American actor
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