Boy name guide

Carter name meaning, origin and style

Carter is a English occupational name commonly associated with transporter of goods.

Origin
English occupational
Meaning
transporter of goods
Say it
KAR-ter

Choosing Carter

A surname-style name with a crisp, contemporary sound.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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