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The baby name Carrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkærɪk/ — KAR-ik.

Carrick is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈkærɪk/ — KAR-ik

What is the meaning of the name Carrick ?

The baby name Carrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkærɪk/ — KAR-ik.

Carrick is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Carrick (pronounced KAR-ik) is a Celtic place-name and surname from Irish and Scottish Gaelic carraig, meaning rock or crag. It appears in toponyms such as Carrickfergus and in the Scottish Earldom of Carrick, giving the name a strong geographic identity. In medieval Scotland, Robert the Bruce held the title Earl of Carrick before becoming king, which secures the name’s historical resonance.

As a given name, Carrick is a modern adoption in the Anglophone world, chosen for its rugged, elemental sense and Gaelic lilt. Usage remains uncommon but noticeable since the late 20th century. Variants and spellings include Carraig (Gaelic), Carrig, Karrick, and Kerrick; short forms may be Carr or Rick. Related choices with similar roots include Craig. Overall meaning: steadfast rock.

Carrick has the following similar or variant Names

Carrick – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 2015 #323 6 2,393
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NG Boys 0 #935 17 16,906
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Carrick is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
AE
BW

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People also ask about Carrick

Carrick is predominantly a boy's name.
Carrick is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkærɪk/ — KAR-ik.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Karrick, Karick and Carrik.
Across languages, Carrick has these equivalents: Carraig (Gaelic), Creag / Craig (Scottish).
Yes — Carrick ranked #323 in Canada in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Carrick ranks highest in Canada (#323 in 2015).
Carrick's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #857 in 2014 to #886 in 2024 in United States.