Cary

The meaning, origin, popularity, similar names, and other details about the unisex name Cary

Meanings & Origins of Cary

What does Cary mean? What is the origin?

Origin German
Meaning Strong; Melody; Song; love; free man
Origin Latin
Meaning Run
Origin Celtic
Meaning Honest one; Shy
Origin Irish
Meaning Honest one; Shy
Origin Latin
Meaning Dear; Pleasant stream
Origin Welsh
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.

More Details About Cary

How popular is Cary? Any other details?

How to pronounce, Cary? \c(a)-ry\
Popularity of Cary There were 0 US births last year.
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Names Similar To Cary

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Cary is a unisex name.
Cary starts with C
Cary is 4 letters long


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