Cary

Cary is a masculine first name, known as the English variant of Carey. Its roots trace back to the old Irish family name Ó Ciardha and are originally associated with a geographical location. The literal translation of the name is "the little dark one," which can also be interpreted as "the descendant of Ciardha."

What does the name Cary mean?

The name Cary is an English form of Carey, which traces back to the old Irish surname Ó Ciardha and has its origins in a place name. Translated, Cary means "the little dark one," and loosely translated, it can also mean "the descendant of Ciardha." The origin of the name is based on the Old Irish term cíar, which means "black" or "dark." A prominent bearer of this name is the actor Cary Grant.

Where does the name Cary come from?

Cary is a masculine first name of Irish origin, meaning "the descendant of Ciardha." The etymology lies in the Old Irish word cíar, which stands for "black" or "dark." The language from which this name originates is English.

How do you pronounce Cary?

The pronunciation of Cary is two syllables and has a catchy rhythm. It is pronounced as "Ca-ry" [ˈkɛəri] or [ˈkeəri], with the open initial vowel creating a friendly and approachable sound. The bright ending syllable with a long "i" gives the name a certain lightness and dynamism. Cary thus sounds uncomplicated and modern – soft in tone and with a gentle, open aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Cary is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018 at rank 3,918. In the last ten years, Cary has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Famous people

• Cary Agos (lawyer in 'The Good Wife')
• Cary Bates (comic book writer)
• Cary Fukunaga (filmmaker from the USA)
• Cary Granat (film producer)
• Cary Grant (actor)
• Cary Guffey (American actor)
• Cary Kwok (artist)
• Cary Lawrence (actress from Canada)
• Cary Leibowitz (American visual artist)
• Cary Miller (singer)
• Cary Nord (comic book artist)
• Cary Peppermint (concept artist)
• Cary Woods (film producer)
• Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (film actor)
• Ivan Simon Cary Elwes (British actor)