Carter vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Carter Rank #45

Patrick Rank #221

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Carter or Patrick more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Carter and Patrick mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Carter and Patrick boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.