Carter vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Carter Rank #45

August Rank #88

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #88 for August.

Is Carter or August more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Carter and August mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Carter and August boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.