Carter vs George

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 #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Carter Rank #45

George Rank #123

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #123 for George.

Is Carter or George more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Carter and George mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Carter and George boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.