Karey

Karey is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Kerry, which comes from the Irish Gaelic 'Ciarraí' meaning 'people of Ciar' or a place name in Ireland. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Germanic element 'kar' meaning 'spear.' As a masculine name, Karey is relatively uncommon, ranking outside the top 1000 names for boys in most countries. The spelling with an 'e' rather than an 'a' (Karey vs. Kary) gives the name a softer feel while maintaining its masculine identity. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality and has been used across various English-speaking countries, though more frequently as a surname or feminine name.

Karey is also given to girls.

Pronounced KAIR-ee.

As of October 2026, Karey ranked #17777 in US births in 2015 SSA, peaked at #1015 in 1975.