Carter vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Carter Rank #45

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #45 for Carter.

Is Carter or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Carter at #45 in the United States.

What do Carter and Henry mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Carter and Henry boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.