Carey - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Carey \c(a)-rey\. Possibly (Gaelic) "love" or place name: (Welsh) "hill fort". Also possibly a short from of Caroline; or variant spelling of Cary, influenced by Carrie. Actress Carey Lowell.

Carey has 2 variant forms: Carrey and Cary.

For more information, see also the related name Carol.

Baby names that sound like Carey are Carry, Caree and Corey.

Carey is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Carey. Click here to compare Carey with related baby names.