Carter vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Carter Rank #45

Barrett Rank #186

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Carter or Barrett more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Carter and Barrett mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Carter and Barrett boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.