Carter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carter Name at a Glance

Name	Carter
Meaning	Cart driver, cart maker. A surname sometimes used as a first name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carter means “Cart driver, cart maker. A surname sometimes used as a first name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carter Name Origin

Our database records Carter under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carter a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carter is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carter

When considering Carter for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.