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Carter Meaning and Origin

Carter is English given name meaning The name "Carter" means "one who uses a cart.".

Carter is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Carter is currently #47 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Carter are Carter Jenkins.

Carter is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Carter

Carter name meaning

The name "Carter" means "one who uses a cart."

Carter name origin

English

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Carter is ranked #47 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Carter is ranked #550 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 92% of babies named Carter were boys
In 2022, 8% of babies named Carter were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Carter in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Carter in Canada

Celebrities named Carter

Carter Jenkins (Movies)

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Carter - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Carter?
The meaning of the name Carter is The name "Carter" means "one who uses a cart.".
What is the origin of the name Carter?
The origin of the name Carter is English .
Is Carter a girl or boy name?
The name Carter is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 92.01% of babies called Carter were boys, 7.99% of babies called Carter were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Carter?
According to statistics, Carter is ranked 47th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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