Carter vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cart

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Meredith

Girl #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Merry, Mere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carter Rank #45
Meredith Rank #490

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carter ___

  • Carter James
  • Carter Lee
  • Carter Blake
  • Carter Reid
  • Carter Cole
  • Carter Scott

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carter

Hudson Cooper Harper Avery Mason

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter or Meredith more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Carter and Meredith mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Carter and Meredith boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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