Carey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carey Name at a Glance

Name	Carey
Meaning	Of the dark ones. A variant of Cary in use since the 19th century.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carey means “Of the dark ones. A variant of Cary in use since the 19th century”. 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.

Carey Name Origin

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

Is Carey a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carey

When considering Carey 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.