Patrick vs Carter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Carter Rank #45

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

Is Patrick or Carter more popular?

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

What do Patrick and Carter mean?

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

Are Patrick and Carter boy or girl names?

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