Carter
KAR-ter
Popularity
#507
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
210,119
Peak Year
#11,395 in 2015
First Recorded
1881
Style
Modern & Trendy, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Carter is an English surname turned first name, originally denoting a person who transports goods by cart.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Jimmy Carter
39th President of the United States
Carter Burwell
American film score composer
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