Car
Pronunciation: [ k-AHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Car first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 5 babies have been named Car in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Car is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,479 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,479
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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"rounded lump, cobblestone"
#39,357 in US
English origin
"compound of William (protector) and J..."
#39,603 in US
Welsh origin
"grey, grey-haired"
#39,420 in US
English origin
"golden brown; tawny"
#39,591 in US
Greek origin
"fond of horses"
#39,513 in US
Hebrew origin
"who is like God?"
#39,464 in US
Igbo origin
"there is one (God)"
#39,670 in US
Old Norse/Low German origin
"label, identifying mark; to touch lig..."
#39,588 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis