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At a Glance: Name: Carrick – Meaning: rock – Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KAR-ik
Carrick is a boy's name rooted in Irish/Scottish Gaelic, meaning "rock." It's pronounced KAR-ik, and it carries a bold, adventurous feel — the kind of name that fits a modern-day trailblazer or explorer. If you're researching options with a strong, grounded meaning, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Carrick
Meaning: Rock.
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carrick
Phonetic: KAR-ik IPA: /ˈkærɪk/
Popularity of Carrick
Carrick hit its high point in 2014, when 35 boys were given the name, putting it at rank #3165. By 2024 that had dropped to just 7 boys, landing at rank #10038.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Carrick mean?
Rock. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Carrick)
How do you pronounce Carrick?
Carrick is pronounced KAR-ik (IPA: /ˈkærɪk/).
Is Carrick a popular name right now?
Carrick peaked at #3165 in 2014 and is ranked #10038 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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