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Boy Name

Carter

"Cart driver, transporter of goods"

Ranked #45 for boys

About the Name Carter

Meaning

Cart driver, transporter of goods

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#45

Girl Rank

#507

Carter is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Cart driver, transporter of goods" and Currently ranked #45 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#1676
1950
#1390
1960
#1458
1970
#1847
1980
#10248
1990
#53340
2000
#99657
2010
#36230
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Carter

  • JC Jimmy Carter
  • AC Aaron Carter

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Chase

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To hunt, huntsman

Cameron

Boy

From Scottish Gaelic meaning 'crooked nose', from 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose).

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
C
Origin
English

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