Carry

Latin, Italian, Irish, Spanish, and Portuguese

"dear; friend; face"

Carry Origin and Meaning

The name Carry is a girl's name.

Carry is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Caroline or Carol, both deriving from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." It can also be seen as a variant spelling of Carrie or Kerry. Carry has a friendly, approachable quality with its simple pronunciation and spelling. While less common than its variants Carrie or Kerry, Carry maintains a classic, vintage charm. The name saw modest popularity in the early 20th century but became less common in recent decades. Carry benefits from its straightforward nature—easy to spell, pronounce, and recognize—while maintaining enough distinctiveness to stand apart from more common variations.

Carry Rank in US Top 1000

# 952 in the US