Carys
Carys: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carys
Root meaning: “love”
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
From Welsh Carus, Carys, from caru (“love”).
How popular is Carys?
Since 1880, 2,327 girls in the U.S. have been named Carys. Its highest rank for girls was #1227 in 2006. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Carys
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Sibling name ideas for Carys
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Carys FAQ
What does the name Carys mean?
Carys traces back to a root meaning "love". A female given name from Welsh. From Welsh Carus, Carys, from caru (“love”).
What is the origin of the name Carys?
Carys is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Carys?
Since 1880, 2,327 girls in the U.S. have been named Carys. Its highest rank for girls was #1227 in 2006. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carys a boy or girl name?
Carys is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,327 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.