Fact: The name Carter, originally an English occupational surname, has become increasingly popular as a first name in the United States.
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Carter Overview
Meaning
Transporter of goods by cart
Gender
Boy, Gender-neutral
Origin
English
Etymology
Derived from an English surname meaning “one who uses a cart”
Religion
Christianity
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrtər/
Popularity
Carter has been highly popular in recent years, consistently ranking in the top 100 names for boys in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. It ranked 48th in the USA in 2023.
Syllable
2 syllables
Length
6 letters
Numerology
11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)
Name Styles
Modern, Cool, Edgy, Occupational, Cute
Associated Traits
Strong, reliable, practical, sociable
Carter Variations in Different Cultures
Popular Variations
Karter, Carta, Cartel, Cartwright, Carver, Cartman
Common Nicknames
Carr, Cart, Carty, Art, Arty, Carti, Cartman, Cee, Caz, Cartier, Carebear, Cartwheel, Carto
Diminutives
Carty, Cart, CJ, Car, Cartman, Cartwheel, Carterino, Carto
Famous People
- Jimmy Carter
(American U.S. President) - Carter G. Woodson
(American Historian) - Carter Jenkins
(American Actor) - Carter Beauford
(American Musician) - Carter Reynolds
(American Social Media Influencer)
Pop Culture Icons and Works
- Peggy Carter
("Marvel Cinematic Universe," Film Series) - John Carter
("John Carter," Film) - Carter Pewterschmidt
("Family Guy," TV Show) - Carter Kane
("The Kane Chronicles," Book Series) - Carter Baizen
("Gossip Girl," TV Show)
Places
- Carter Town
(Wyoming, USA) - Carter Community
(Tennessee, USA) - Carter Lake City
(Iowa, USA) - Carter County
(Kentucky, USA) - Carter County
(Missouri, USA)
What Is the Meaning of Carter?
Carter means “driver of a cart” or “transporter of goods by cart.” People named Carter are often seen as reliable, hardworking, and down-to-earth.
What Is the Origin of The Name Carter?
The name Carter has English origins and is derived from an occupational surname used for someone who transported goods by cart or wagon.
It can be traced back to the Old English word “caret,” which means “cart,” and the Old French word “caretier,” which means “carrier.”
The name was established in Ireland and Scotland through the British and Scottish settlers and was later brought to America, where it continued to be used widely.
Carter Name Popularity
Popularity Chart of the Name Carter in the U.S. over the Years
 United States | #472022 | #482023 | |
| Top 3 Rankings | #242015 | #242017 | #242018 |
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Carter
| Year | Name Ranking | Number of Births | Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 (-1 from 2022) | 5847 (-502 from 2022) | 0.31931 |
| 2022 | 47 (-8 from 2021) | 6349 (-850 from 2021) | 0.33898 |
| 2021 | 39 (-6 from 2020) | 7199 (-371 from 2020) | 0.38423 |
| 2020 | 33 (-3 from 2019) | 7570 (-1107 from 2019) | 0.40926 |
| 2019 | 30 (-6 from 2018) | 8677 (-702 from 2018) | 0.45151 |
| 2018 | 24 No change from 2017 | 9379 (-448 from 2017) | 0.48252 |
| 2017 | 24 (+2 from 2016) | 9827 (-389 from 2016) | 0.49653 |
| 2016 | 26 (-2 from 2015) | 10216 (-595 from 2015) | 0.50434 |
| 2015 | 24 (+3 from 2014) | 10811 (+121 from 2014) | 0.52880 |
| 2014 | 27 (+7 from 2013) | 10690 (+1105 from 2013) | 0.52166 |
| 2013 | 34 (+2 from 2012) | 9585 (+315 from 2012) | 0.47434 |
| 2012 | 36 (+5 from 2011) | 9270 (+662 from 2011) | 0.45683 |
| 2011 | 41 (+7 from 2010) | 8608 (+444 from 2010) | 0.42374 |
| 2010 | 48 (+2 from 2009) | 8164 (-9 from 2009) | 0.39739 |
| 2009 | 50 (+15 from 2008) | 8173 (+1105 from 2008) | 0.38535 |
| 2008 | 65 (+15 from 2007) | 7068 (+967 from 2007) | 0.32416 |
| 2007 | 80 (-5 from 2006) | 6101 (-332 from 2006) | 0.27543 |
| 2006 | 75 (+2 from 2005) | 6433 (+534 from 2005) | 0.29343 |
| 2005 | 77 (+12 from 2004) | 5899 (+890 from 2004) | 0.27729 |
| 2004 | 89 (+13 from 2003) | 5009 (+838 from 2003) | 0.23702 |
| 2003 | 102 (+6 from 2002) | 4171 (+691 from 2002) | 0.19851 |
| 2002 | 108 (+3 from 2001) | 3480 (+45 from 2001) | 0.16839 |
| 2001 | 111 (+41 from 2000) | 3435 (+885 from 2000) | 0.16607 |
| 2000 | 152 (+27 from 1999) | 2550 (+607 from 1999) | 0.12211 |
| 1999 | 179 (+10 from 1998) | 1943 (+143 from 1998) | 0.09529 |
| 1998 | 189 (+15 from 1997) | 1800 (+260 from 1997) | 0.08877 |
| 1997 | 204 (+39 from 1996) | 1540 (+324 from 1996) | 0.07709 |
| 1996 | 243 (+43 from 1995) | 1216 (+297 from 1995) | 0.06069 |
| 1995 | 286 (+135 from 1994) | 919 (+375 from 1994) | 0.04569 |
| 1994 | 421 (-2 from 1993) | 544 (-6 from 1993) | 0.02669 |
| 1993 | 419 (+31 from 1992) | 550 (+63 from 1992) | 0.02663 |
| 1992 | 450 (+48 from 1991) | 487 (+96 from 1991) | 0.02320 |
| 1991 | 498 (+51 from 1990) | 391 (+57 from 1990) | 0.01845 |
| 1990 | 549 (+16 from 1989) | 334 (+40 from 1989) | 0.01552 |
| 1989 | 565 (+4 from 1988) | 294 (+29 from 1988) | 0.01403 |
| 1988 | 569 (+58 from 1987) | 265 (+53 from 1987) | 0.01323 |
| 1987 | 627 (+38 from 1986) | 212 (+30 from 1986) | 0.01087 |
| 1986 | 665 (-4 from 1985) | 182 (+5 from 1985) | 0.00947 |
| 1985 | 661 (+81 from 1984) | 177 (+40 from 1984) | 0.00920 |
| 1984 | 742 (+67 from 1983) | 137 (+20 from 1983) | 0.00730 |
| 1983 | 809 No change from 1982 | 117 (-2 from 1982) | 0.00628 |
| 1982 | 809 (+156 from 1981) | 119 (+32 from 1981) | 0.00631 |
| 1981 | 965 (-41 from 1980) | 87 (-6 from 1980) | 0.00467 |
| 1980 | 924 (+184 from 1979) | 93 (+28 from 1979) | 0.00501 |
| 1979 | 1108 (-74 from 1978) | 65 (-6 from 1978) | 0.00363 |
| 1978 | 1034 (-261 from 1977) | 71 (-50 from 1977) | 0.00416 |
| 1977 | 773 (-122 from 1976) | 121 (-37 from 1976) | 0.00708 |
| 1976 | 651 (-16 from 1975) | 158 (-4 from 1975) | 0.00968 |
| 1975 | 635 (+51 from 1974) | 162 (+20 from 1974) | 0.00999 |
| 1974 | 686 (+14 from 1973) | 142 (+11 from 1973) | 0.00871 |
| 1973 | 700 (-83 from 1972) | 131 (-32 from 1972) | 0.00812 |
| 1972 | 617 (-17 from 1971) | 163 (-28 from 1971) | 0.00974 |
| 1971 | 600 (+55 from 1970) | 191 (+35 from 1970) | 0.01051 |
| 1970 | 655 (-9 from 1969) | 156 (+6 from 1969) | 0.00819 |
| 1969 | 646 (+29 from 1968) | 150 (+26 from 1968) | 0.00820 |
| 1968 | 675 (-41 from 1967) | 124 (-16 from 1967) | 0.00698 |
| 1967 | 634 (+22 from 1966) | 140 (+13 from 1966) | 0.00787 |
| 1966 | 656 (+41 from 1965) | 127 (+14 from 1965) | 0.00699 |
| 1965 | 697 (-28 from 1964) | 113 (-19 from 1964) | 0.00596 |
| 1964 | 669 (-49 from 1963) | 132 (-26 from 1963) | 0.00651 |
| 1963 | 620 (+58 from 1962) | 158 (+28 from 1962) | 0.00765 |
| 1962 | 678 (-4 from 1961) | 130 (-2 from 1961) | 0.00619 |
| 1961 | 674 (-10 from 1960) | 132 (-7 from 1960) | 0.00612 |
| 1960 | 664 (-2 from 1959) | 139 (+6 from 1959) | 0.00642 |
| 1959 | 662 (-60 from 1958) | 133 (-31 from 1958) | 0.00614 |
| 1958 | 602 (+48 from 1957) | 164 (+24 from 1957) | 0.00761 |
| 1957 | 650 (-77 from 1956) | 140 (-36 from 1956) | 0.00640 |
| 1956 | 573 (+33 from 1955) | 176 (+27 from 1955) | 0.00820 |
| 1955 | 606 (-78 from 1954) | 149 (-42 from 1954) | 0.00713 |
| 1954 | 528 (+29 from 1953) | 191 (+30 from 1953) | 0.00923 |
| 1953 | 557 (+2 from 1952) | 161 (+5 from 1952) | 0.00804 |
| 1952 | 559 (-37 from 1951) | 156 (-16 from 1951) | 0.00791 |
| 1951 | 522 (-8 from 1950) | 172 (+2 from 1950) | 0.00900 |
| 1950 | 514 (-19 from 1949) | 170 (-8 from 1949) | 0.00935 |
| 1949 | 495 (+48 from 1948) | 178 (+28 from 1948) | 0.00988 |
| 1948 | 543 (-41 from 1947) | 150 (-28 from 1947) | 0.00841 |
| 1947 | 502 (+22 from 1946) | 178 (+29 from 1946) | 0.00958 |
| 1946 | 524 (+13 from 1945) | 149 (+25 from 1945) | 0.00903 |
| 1945 | 537 (+11 from 1944) | 124 (+2 from 1944) | 0.00904 |
| 1944 | 548 (+2 from 1943) | 122 (-8 from 1943) | 0.00878 |
| 1943 | 550 (+37 from 1942) | 130 (+18 from 1942) | 0.00894 |
| 1942 | 587 (-18 from 1941) | 112 (+3 from 1941) | 0.00795 |
| 1941 | 569 (+66 from 1940) | 109 (+21 from 1940) | 0.00869 |
| 1940 | 635 (+40 from 1939) | 88 (+11 from 1939) | 0.00742 |
| 1939 | 675 (-107 from 1938) | 77 (-29 from 1938) | 0.00679 |
| 1938 | 568 (+11 from 1937) | 106 (+7 from 1937) | 0.00933 |
| 1937 | 579 (+2 from 1936) | 99 (+1 from 1936) | 0.00905 |
| 1936 | 581 (-6 from 1935) | 98 (-3 from 1935) | 0.00921 |
| 1935 | 575 (+22 from 1934) | 101 (+4 from 1934) | 0.00944 |
| 1934 | 597 (+71 from 1933) | 97 (+20 from 1933) | 0.00913 |
| 1933 | 668 (+95 from 1932) | 77 (+9 from 1932) | 0.00755 |
| 1932 | 763 (-86 from 1931) | 68 (-10 from 1931) | 0.00633 |
| 1931 | 677 (+147 from 1930) | 78 (+16 from 1930) | 0.00729 |
| 1930 | 824 (-72 from 1929) | 62 (-9 from 1929) | 0.00549 |
| 1929 | 752 (-30 from 1928) | 71 (-7 from 1928) | 0.00641 |
| 1928 | 722 (-20 from 1927) | 78 (-7 from 1927) | 0.00684 |
| 1927 | 702 (-31 from 1926) | 85 (-4 from 1926) | 0.00732 |
| 1926 | 671 (+7 from 1925) | 89 No change from 1925 | 0.00777 |
| 1925 | 678 (-75 from 1924) | 89 (-23 from 1924) | 0.00773 |
| 1924 | 603 (+108 from 1923) | 112 (+29 from 1923) | 0.00958 |
| 1923 | 711 (-45 from 1922) | 83 (-10 from 1922) | 0.00733 |
| 1922 | 666 (+56 from 1921) | 93 (+10 from 1921) | 0.00827 |
| 1921 | 722 (-87 from 1920) | 83 (-15 from 1920) | 0.00729 |
| 1920 | 635 (-55 from 1919) | 98 (-9 from 1919) | 0.00890 |
| 1919 | 580 (+48 from 1918) | 107 (+12 from 1918) | 0.01054 |
| 1918 | 628 (-8 from 1917) | 95 (+4 from 1917) | 0.00906 |
| 1917 | 620 (+21 from 1916) | 91 (+8 from 1916) | 0.00949 |
| 1916 | 641 (+16 from 1915) | 83 (+5 from 1915) | 0.00899 |
| 1915 | 657 (-149 from 1914) | 78 (-14 from 1914) | 0.00885 |
| 1914 | 508 (+269 from 1913) | 92 (+55 from 1913) | 0.01346 |
| 1913 | 777 (-169 from 1912) | 37 (-8 from 1912) | 0.00690 |
| 1912 | 608 (-11 from 1911) | 45 (+19 from 1911) | 0.00997 |
| 1911 | 597 (-41 from 1910) | 26 No change from 1910 | 0.01077 |
| 1910 | 556 (+2 from 1909) | 26 (+4 from 1909) | 0.01247 |
| 1909 | 558 (-59 from 1908) | 22 (-3 from 1908) | 0.01244 |
| 1908 | 499 (+92 from 1907) | 25 (+7 from 1907) | 0.01503 |
| 1907 | 591 (+22 from 1906) | 18 (+3 from 1906) | 0.01135 |
| 1906 | 613 (-21 from 1905) | 15 (-1 from 1905) | 0.01041 |
| 1905 | 592 (-175 from 1904) | 16 (-9 from 1904) | 0.01117 |
| 1904 | 417 (-6 from 1903) | 25 (+2 from 1903) | 0.01805 |
| 1903 | 411 (+276 from 1902) | 23 (+12 from 1902) | 0.01779 |
| 1902 | 687 (-128 from 1901) | 11 (-2 from 1901) | 0.00829 |
| 1901 | 559 (-157 from 1900) | 13 (-18 from 1900) | 0.01125 |
| 1900 | 402 (+119 from 1899) | 31 (+17 from 1899) | 0.01912 |
| 1899 | 521 (+52 from 1898) | 14 No change from 1898 | 0.01215 |
| 1898 | 573 (-78 from 1897) | 14 (-2 from 1897) | 0.01060 |
| 1897 | 495 (+97 from 1896) | 16 (+3 from 1896) | 0.01312 |
| 1896 | 592 (+147 from 1895) | 13 (+4 from 1895) | 0.01007 |
| 1895 | 739 (-237 from 1894) | 9 (-7 from 1894) | 0.00711 |
| 1894 | 502 (+36 from 1893) | 16 (+3 from 1893) | 0.01281 |
| 1893 | 538 (-80 from 1892) | 13 (-5 from 1892) | 0.01074 |
| 1892 | 458 (+39 from 1891) | 18 (+5 from 1891) | 0.01369 |
| 1891 | 497 (+242 from 1890) | 13 (+5 from 1890) | 0.01190 |
| 1890 | 739 (-158 from 1889) | 8 (-3 from 1889) | 0.00668 |
| 1889 | 581 (-76 from 1888) | 11 (-4 from 1888) | 0.00924 |
| 1888 | 505 (-17 from 1887) | 15 (+2 from 1887) | 0.01155 |
| 1887 | 488 (-18 from 1886) | 13 (-2 from 1886) | 0.01189 |
| 1886 | 470 (+134 from 1885) | 15 (+5 from 1885) | 0.01260 |
| 1885 | 604 (-84 from 1884) | 10 (-3 from 1884) | 0.00862 |
| 1884 | 520 (+36 from 1883) | 13 (+2 from 1883) | 0.01059 |
| 1883 | 556 (-53 from 1881) | 11 (-1 from 1881) | 0.00978 |
| 1882 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1881 | 503 First SSA data recorded | 12 First SSA data recorded | 0.01108 |
| 1880 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
American States Popularity Rankings for Carter
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )Texas (TX)
 Texas (TX) | #712021 | #742022 | #832023 |
California (CA)
 California (CA) | #872021 | #1112022 | #1012023 |
Ohio (OH)
 Ohio (OH) | #162021 | #252022 | #302023 |
Pennsylvania (PA)
 Pennsylvania (PA) | #212021 | #212022 | #332023 |
Michigan (MI)
 Michigan (MI) | #192021 | #242022 | #232023 |
New York (NY)
 New York (NY) | #482021 | #472022 | #642023 |
Florida (FL)
 Florida (FL) | #502021 | #512022 | #522023 |
Illinois (IL)
 Illinois (IL) | #402021 | #522022 | #502023 |
Georgia (GA)
 Georgia (GA) | #222021 | #262022 | #232023 |
North Carolina (NC)
 North Carolina (NC) | #202021 | #312022 | #292023 |
Minnesota (MN)
 Minnesota (MN) | #432021 | #432022 | #552023 |
Virginia (VA)
 Virginia (VA) | #342021 | #412022 | #422023 |
Indiana (IN)
 Indiana (IN) | #272021 | #232022 | #332023 |
Missouri (MO)
 Missouri (MO) | #222021 | #252022 | #272023 |
Wisconsin (WI)
 Wisconsin (WI) | #262021 | #552022 | #322023 |
Tennessee (TN)
 Tennessee (TN) | #202021 | #292022 | #282023 |
Washington (WA)
 Washington (WA) | #442021 | #522022 | #512023 |
Iowa (IA)
 Iowa (IA) | #252021 | #212022 | #362023 |
Utah (UT)
 Utah (UT) | #322021 | #472022 | #502023 |
Kentucky (KY)
 Kentucky (KY) | #192021 | #162022 | #202023 |
Alabama (AL)
 Alabama (AL) | #112021 | #202022 | #262023 |
Louisiana (LA)
 Louisiana (LA) | #132021 | #252022 | #152023 |
Arizona (AZ)
 Arizona (AZ) | #532021 | #612022 | #722023 |
Maryland (MD)
 Maryland (MD) | #352021 | #392022 | #552023 |
New Jersey (NJ)
 New Jersey (NJ) | #472021 | #502022 | #672023 |
Colorado (CO)
 Colorado (CO) | #372021 | #622022 | #462023 |
South Carolina (SC)
 South Carolina (SC) | #162021 | #292022 | #312023 |
Oklahoma (OK)
 Oklahoma (OK) | #132021 | #212022 | #252023 |
Massachusetts (MA)
 Massachusetts (MA) | #692021 | #482022 | #772023 |
Kansas (KS)
 Kansas (KS) | #242021 | #372022 | #512023 |
Oregon (OR)
 Oregon (OR) | #332021 | #302022 | #772023 |
Arkansas (AR)
 Arkansas (AR) | #222021 | #322022 | #502023 |
Nebraska (NE)
 Nebraska (NE) | #262021 | #422022 | #442023 |
Mississippi (MS)
 Mississippi (MS) | #172021 | #302022 | #302023 |
Connecticut (CT)
 Connecticut (CT) | #272021 | #662022 | #402023 |
Idaho (ID)
 Idaho (ID) | #222021 | #252022 | #202023 |
West Virginia (WV)
 West Virginia (WV) | #182021 | #212022 | #232023 |
South Dakota (SD)
 South Dakota (SD) | #412021 | #352022 | #502023 |
Nevada (NV)
 Nevada (NV) | #752021 | #652022 | #932023 |
North Dakota (ND)
 North Dakota (ND) | #242021 | #242022 | #932023 |
New Hampshire (NH)
 New Hampshire (NH) | #132021 | #312022 | #172023 |
Maine (ME)
 Maine (ME) | #142021 | #102022 | #352023 |
Montana (MT)
 Montana (MT) | #402021 | #252022 | #362023 |
Delaware (DE)
 Delaware (DE) | #282021 | #522022 | #32023 |
Vermont (VT)
 Vermont (VT) | #502021 | #522022 | #742023 |
Alaska (AK)
 Alaska (AK) | #542021 | #552022 | #322023 |
New Mexico (NM)
 New Mexico (NM) | #812021 | #962022 | #1072023 |
Wyoming (WY)
 Wyoming (WY) | #632021 | #482022 | #32023 |
District of Columbia (DC)
 District of Columbia (DC) | #552021 | #712022 | #822023 |
Rhode Island (RI)
 Rhode Island (RI) | #462021 | #262022 | #382023 |
Hawaii (HI)
 Hawaii (HI) | #672021 | #562022 | #992023 |
Popularity Rankings for Carter in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in New Zealand
 New Zealand | #312021 | #282022 | #302023 |
Popularity in Canada
 Canada | #292021 | #322022 | #962023 |
Popularity in Scotland
 Scotland | #582021 | #612022 | #502023 |
Popularity in Other American Territories
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
 Other American Territories | #602014 | #662015 | #612017 |
Popularity in Australia (NSW)
 Australia (NSW) | #632021 | #792022 | #792023 |
Popularity in England and Wales
 England and Wales | #632019 | #642020 | #692021 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland | #822021 | #1152022 | #882023 |
Popularity in Ireland
 Ireland | #2152021 | #1782022 | #1662023 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
 Quebec, Canada | #3072020 | #3772021 | #4282022 |
Popularity in Poland
 Poland | #5882013 | #5982019 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Carter a Name for Boys or Girls?
Carter is a gender-neutral name, though it is more commonly used for boys. The name is suitable for both boys and girls, with some variations like “Karter” being more frequently used for girls
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Carter
- Meaning: Transporter of goods by cart
Origin: English, GermanKarter - Carta
- Cartel
- Cartwright
- Carver
- Cartman
- Cartel
- Carr
- Cart
- Carty
- Art
- Arty
- Carti
- Cartman
- Cee
- Caz
- Meaning: Cart driver
Origin: FrenchCartier - Carebear
- Cartwheel
- Carto
- Carty
- Cart
- CJ
- Car
- Cartman
- Cartwheel
- Carterino
- Carto
- Meaning: Praised
Origin: HebrewJude - Meaning: Independent, nonconformist
Origin: AmericanMaverick - Meaning: Courageous, valiant
Origin: IrishRiley - Meaning: Great, big, tall
Origin: English, French, ScottishGrant - Meaning: Valley
Origin: EnglishDean - Meaning: Fair, white
Origin: IrishFinn - Drake
- Meaning: Son of Piers, stone, rock
Origin: English, Greek, LatinPierce - Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: Hebrew, GreekElias - Flynn
Carter in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places
- Jimmy Carter (U.S. President, born 1924): The 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and humanitarian known for his post-presidency efforts in promoting peace and human rights.
- Carter G. Woodson (Historian, 1875-1950): An American historian, known as the "Father of Black History" for his work in African-American history and the creation of Black History Month.
- Carter Jenkins (Actor, born 1991): An American actor known for his roles in "Aliens in the Attic" and TV shows like "Famous in Love."
- Carter Beauford (Musician, born 1957): An American drummer and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band.
- Carter Reynolds (Social Media Influencer, born 1996): Known for his presence on Vine and YouTube, amassing a significant following on social media platforms.
- Carter Stanley (Musician, 1925-1966): An American bluegrass musician and member of The Stanley Brothers.
- Carter Page (Businessman, born 1971): An American businessman and former foreign policy advisor to Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
- Carter Hart (Hockey Player, born 1998): A Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers.
- Carter Burwell (Composer, born 1955): An American composer known for his work in film scores, including "Fargo" and "Twilight."
- Peggy Carter ("Marvel Cinematic Universe," 2011 Film Series): A British agent and love interest of Captain America, known for her strength and intelligence.
- John Carter ("John Carter," 2012 Film): A Civil War veteran who is transported to Mars, becoming a hero in a strange new world.
- Carter Pewterschmidt ("Family Guy," 1999 TV Show): A wealthy and often stubborn character, he is the father of Lois Griffin in the animated series.
- Carter Kane ("The Kane Chronicles," 2010 Book Series): A young magician who, along with his sister, battles ancient Egyptian gods in this fantasy series by Rick Riordan.
- Carter Baizen ("Gossip Girl," 2007 TV Show): A recurring character who is a charming and troublemaking friend of the main characters.
- Carter Verone ("2 Fast 2 Furious," 2003 Film): The main antagonist in the second installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, known for his criminal activities.
- Carter Hall ("Smallville," 2001 TV Show): Also known as Hawkman, he is a superhero with a reincarnated spirit who fights for justice.
- Carter Town (Wyoming, USA): A ghost town in Uinta County, known for its historical significance as a livestock shipping point on the original transcontinental rail line.
- Carter Community (Tennessee, USA): A rural community located in Washington County, near the city of Elizabethton, known for its historical sites and natural beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Carter Lake City (Iowa, USA): A city and a natural lake on the border between Iowa and Nebraska, known for recreational activities and scenic views.
- Carter County (Kentucky, USA): A county located in the northeastern part of Kentucky, known for its Appalachian culture and outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Carter County (Missouri, USA): A county in the southern part of Missouri, with Van Buren as its county seat, known for its natural springs and outdoor activities.
- Carter County (Oklahoma, USA): Located in southern Oklahoma, this county is known for its oil production and Ardmore as its county seat.
- Carter County (Tennessee, USA): Located in the northeastern part of Tennessee, known for its rich history and the Watauga Lake created by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Similar Names to Carter
- Meaning: Park keeper
Origin: Old EnglishParker - Meaning: Son of Carr, son of the marsh dwellers
Origin: Scottish, IrishCarson - Meaning: Gatekeeper, doorkeeper, porteour
Origin: English, FrenchPorter - Meaning: Harp player
Origin: EnglishHarper - Meaning: Woodcutter
Origin: EnglishSawyer - Meaning: Bowman
Origin: English, Latin, FrenchArcher - Meaning: Steward, dispenser of provisions
Origin: BritishSpencer - Meaning: One who hunts
Origin: EnglishHunter - Meaning: Tailor
Origin: EnglishTaylor - Meaning: Barrel maker
Origin: EnglishCooper
- Meaning: Gatekeeper, doorkeeper, porteour
Origin: English, FrenchPorter - Driver
- Meaning: Stone worker
Origin: Old FrenchMason - Meaning: Barrel maker
Origin: EnglishCooper - Meaning: Fuller of cloth
Origin: EnglishWalker - Meaning: Park keeper
Origin: Old EnglishParker - Smith
- Baxter
- Meaning: Woodcutter
Origin: EnglishSawyer - Weaver
Sibling Names for Carter
- Meaning: Stone worker
Origin: Old FrenchMason - Meaning: Little hollow
Origin: ScottishLogan - Meaning: Helmet of will, protection, strong-willed warrior, guardian
Origin: IrishLiam - Meaning: Strong, firm, enduring
Origin: HebrewEthan - Meaning: Son of Jack/John
Origin: English, Scottish, IrishJackson - Meaning: Young warrior, noble, well-born
Origin: WelshOwen - Meaning: Rest, repose
Origin: HebrewNoah - Meaning: Home ruler, ruler of the home, ruler of the homeland
Origin: Old French, GermanicHenry - Meaning: Faithful, whole-hearted, bold, brave
Origin: HebrewCaleb - Meaning: Little fire, fiery one
Origin: IrishAiden
- Meaning: Harp player
Origin: EnglishHarper - Meaning: Olive tree, peace
Origin: LatinOlivia - Meaning: Ruler of the elves, wise
Origin: Old EnglishAvery - Meaning: Universal, whole
Origin: GermanEmma - Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: GreekSophia - Meaning: Son of Matthew
Origin: EnglishMadison - Meaning: Grace
Origin: LatinGrace - Meaning: God is my oath, devoted to God
Origin: Hebrew, Spanish, ItalianIsabella - Meaning: Mine, beloved
Origin: ItalianMia - Meaning: Lily flower, pure
Origin: LatinLily
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- Meaning: Stone worker
Origin: Old FrenchMason - Meaning: Son of Hugh/Hudd
Origin: EnglishHudson - Meaning: Park keeper
Origin: Old EnglishParker - Meaning: Son of Jack/John
Origin: English, Scottish, IrishJackson - Meaning: Little hollow
Origin: ScottishLogan - Meaning: Young warrior, noble, well-born
Origin: WelshOwen - Meaning: Dark-haired, pale
Origin: Old EnglishBlake - Meaning: One who hunts
Origin: EnglishHunter - Meaning: Blessed, well-spoken
Origin: English, LatinBennett - Meaning: Son of the gray-haired man, son of the steward
Origin: EnglishGrayson
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1. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3. Oregon State University, Oregan, US
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