Pleasant; dark; or from the river
Cary has multiple etymological roots, most notably as an English surname derived from a Somerset river name of Celtic origin. It is also used as an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciardha, meaning 'dark' or 'black.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Latin word for 'dear' or 'pleasant.'
Less common today
Cary isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #812 in 1990.
Iconic Golden Age Hollywood actor
English actor known for The Princess Bride
Emmy-winning director and screenwriter
Competitive lawyer and law firm partner · The Good Wife
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
