Karter vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karter

Boy #248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who transports goods by cart"

Origin: Old English occupational

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#248
Total SSA Count
1,425
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karter Rank #248
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #248 for Karter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karter or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Karter at #248 in the United States.

What do Karter and Adam mean?

Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Karter and Adam boy or girl names?

Karter is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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