Cary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cary Name at a Glance

Name	Cary
Meaning	The dark one.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cary means “The dark one”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cary Name Origin

Our database records Cary under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cary a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cary is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cary

When considering Cary for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.