Axel vs Karter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Axel

Boy #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of peace"

Origin: Old Norse (variant of Absalom)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
4,245
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ax

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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
Nicknames
Kar, Kart, Karty

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Popularity Comparison

Axel Rank #78
Karter Rank #248

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 vs #248 for Karter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Axel ___

  • Axel James
  • Axel Cole
  • Axel Reid
  • Axel Michael
  • Axel Gray
  • Axel Stone

Karter ___

  • Karter James
  • Karter William
  • Karter Lee
  • Karter Reid
  • Karter Blake
  • Karter Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Axel

Soren Finn Leif Freya Ingrid

If you choose Karter

Logan Blake Rylan Parker Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axel or Karter more popular?

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Karter at #248 in the United States.

What do Axel and Karter mean?

Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin). Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin).

Are Axel and Karter boy or girl names?

Axel is primarily a boy name. Karter is primarily a boy name.

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