Welsh girl name
Carys Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Carys means love. From the Welsh word câr, meaning love or to love
Carys comes from the Welsh word for love and became a popular name in Wales in the twentieth century. It has since spread widely across Britain, helped by its friendly sound and easy spelling. It is close to Cerys, which is also on this site, and the two are sometimes treated as variants. Carys is a short, bright name that fits comfortably with both Welsh and English surnames. It pairs well with a longer middle name such as Elizabeth or Rhiannon and has a warm, affectionate meaning.
Variants of Carys
CerysCarisCarris
Carys popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2017 Carys ranked #651 in Ireland (5 babies) and #4,375 in the US (32 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carys mean?
Carys means "love". From the Welsh word câr, meaning love or to love.
How do you pronounce Carys?
Carys is pronounced KAR-iss.
What is the origin of Carys?
Carys is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word câr, meaning love or to love.