Carter

Carter Meaning & Origin

About Carter
The name Carter is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the occupational surname "cartier," which referred to a person who transported goods by cart. The name can also be associated with the French word "charretier," meaning "cart driver." As a given name, Carter signifies someone who is strong, dependable, and hardworking. It often conveys qualities such as determination, reliability, and a practical nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Carter are male.

Carter Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.98% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carter in Braille

Here's how to represent Carter in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Carter in braille

How to Spell the Name Carter in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Carter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Carter in sign language

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