Arthur vs Carter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Carter Rank #45

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Carter more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Carter mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin).

Are Arthur and Carter boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Carter is primarily a boy name.