Popularity: 59
Origin: British
Meaning: Transporter of goods by cart
Carter is a gender-neutral name of English origins, meaning "transporter of goods by cart." The English occupational surname first rose to fame in the 1970s thanks to US President Jimmy Carter. Since then, Carter has been tied to celebs, including Lil Wayne—also known as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.—and Jay-Z, who was given the name Shawn Corey Carter at birth. Carter also bears ties with glitz and glamor as it sits next to its French luxury sibling, Cartier. A cute name that carries historical and cultural importance, Carter won't let you down.
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Famous People Named Carter

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Carter Beauford
    Drummer
  • Carter Jenkins
    Actor
  • Carter Oosterhouse
    TV Show Host
  • Jimmy Carter
    United States President
  • Joe Carter
    Baseball Player
  • Maybelle Carter
    Musician
  • Nick Carter
    Singer
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