Carter vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

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Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Carter Rank #45

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #45 for Carter.

Is Carter or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Carter at #45 in the United States.

What do Carter and Anthony mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Carter and Anthony boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.