I’ve actually heard of a boy named [name]Cary[/name]; in the movie Super 8. I thought he did a really great job playing a [name]Cary[/name] and now whenever I hear the name, I associate it more with a boy than a girl. I’m actually starting to prefer it for a boy than a girl, nowadays.
I don’t see why [name]Cary[/name] can’t be chosen for a boy. [name]Carrie[/name] isn’t very popular anymore for girls so I can see [name]Cary[/name] coming back into play again for males. The name reminds me of dashing, suave and humorous [name]Cary[/name] [name]Grant[/name] so it has a positive namesake.
Hmm, I have mixed feelings on [name]Cary[/name]. I think [name]Cary[/name] [name]Grant[/name] would be a great association to have, and I’m not especially fond of [name]Kari[/name]/[name]Carrie[/name]/[name]Keri[/name]/etc. on a girl (and don’t know too many anymore), and I knew a [name]Kerry[/name] (boy) and [name]Carrol[/name] (boy) growing up, so it doesn’t seem that unusual to me. I prefer [name]Cara[/name]/[name]Caroline[/name] nn [name]Cara[/name] on a girl more than [name]Cary[/name] on a boy, but I would still embrace it, and am all for anyone using a name that’s seen as more feminine these days (anything from [name]Cary[/name] to [name]Clair[/name] to [name]Harper[/name] to [name]Bailey[/name] to [name]Aubrey[/name] to [name]Emerson[/name]…)! I guess I just don’t really see the appeal on either gender, but I would love to see it on a boy.
Good luck!
[name_m]Just[/name_m] seeing this thread now! We named our son, who’s now almost 1.5, [name_u]Cary[/name_u]. We love it. So far, our world seems ready 
Handsome name…
My grandfathers name, [name_u]Cary[/name_u] [name_m]Mack[/name_m].
I work with a guy named [name_u]Kerry[/name_u]. He’s got a high position at my job and has not had any issues concerning his name other than people calling asking for [name_u]Terry[/name_u]. You’ll get a few people who hear it wrong but you’ll get that with the most normal everyday names too, so I wouldn’t sweat it.
I still prefer [name_u]Corey[/name_u] but I do love [name_u]Cary[/name_u] Elwes so yes I think it’s definitely usable on a boy.
I don’t think so. I like [name_u]Cory[/name_u] for a boy, though.
Yes! I’d cheer for you. It is certainly not the clearest-masculine name out there, but so beautiful, gentle. I’m tired of uber-masculine names and hope more parents get brave enough to give their boys gentle names again.