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The boy's name Cary \c(a)-

, 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.

Cary is a very common first name for men (#492 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#2670 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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