Carter - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Carter \c(a)-

is pronounced KAR-ter. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "one who transports goods". Occupational name and surname. Former President Jimmy Carter; football player Cris Carter.

Carter has 2 variant forms: Cartier and Cartrell.

Baby names that sound like Carter are Cordero, Crowther and Crothers.

Carter is a somewhat common first name for men (#741 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#40 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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