Karter vs Maddie

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
Nicknames
Kar, Kart, Karty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Karter Rank #248
Maddie Rank #837

Karter is more popular, ranked #248 vs #837 for Maddie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karter ___

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

Maddie ___

  • Maddie Rose
  • Maddie Grace
  • Maddie Elizabeth
  • Maddie Claire
  • Maddie Jean
  • Maddie Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karter

Logan Blake Rylan Parker Harper

If you choose Maddie

Lily Sophie Jake Caleb Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karter or Maddie more popular?

Karter is more popular, ranked #248 compared to Maddie at #837 in the United States.

What do Karter and Maddie mean?

Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin). Maddie means "high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karter and Maddie boy or girl names?

Karter is primarily a boy name. Maddie is primarily a girl name.

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