Carter - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Carter \c(a)-rter, car-ter\ 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 common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Carter. Click here to compare Carter with related baby names.