Carys
Girl name · Welsh · pronounced KAR-iss
Verified name
What does Carys mean?
Love
Origin and language
Welsh
Language family: Welsh
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 916 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 997 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Carii
Variant: Karys, Cerys
Related: Caron
Using Carys across cultures
Modern Welsh name derived from caru (to love).
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