Carr

Pronunciation: [ k-AHR ]

Carr is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,038 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Carr is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHR.

Parents who love the name Carr often also consider Bjarne, Ermon, Tod .

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Historical Record

Carr first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.

Over 96 babies have been named Carr in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Carr is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,038 for boy names in the US .

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#38,038
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,038
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Carter #45 Carson #124 Carlos #135 Carmelo #698 Carlo #918 Carl #1035 Carmine #1099 Cartier #1207

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Bjarne Boy Old Norse Ermon Boy Hebrew Tod Boy Middle English Frazer Boy Norman French Eaven Boy Hebrew via Welsh Cresencio Boy Latin crescere Arco Boy Latin

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Eaven Boy

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"growing, increasing, flourishing"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carr

Is Carr a boy or girl name?
Carr is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Carr?
Carr is pronounced k-AHR.
How popular is the name Carr?
Carr is currently ranked #38038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Carr a common or rare name?
Carr is an uncommon name, ranked #38038 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Carr?
Carr pairs well with Bjarne, Ermon, Tod, Frazer in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Carr?
Related spellings include Carter, Carson, Carlos, Carmelo.

About the Name Carr

Carr is a boy name .

Carr is currently ranked #38,038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Carr include Carter, Carson, Carlos, Carmelo, Carlo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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