The name Carey comes from an Irish surname meaning "descendant of Ciardha" (the name Ciardha means "dark" in Gaelic).
Famous bearers
Bearers include Carey Lowell (born 1961), an American actress;
Carey Hart (born 1975), an American motorcycle rider and the husband of Pink;
Bearers of the surname include Drew Carey (born 1958), an American actor and comedian;
Mariah Carey (born 1970), an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
