Carter vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Carter Rank #45

Tate Rank #210

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Carter or Tate more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Carter and Tate mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Carter and Tate boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.