Karter vs Maylee

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

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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Karter Rank #248
Maylee Rank #1,021

Karter is more popular, ranked #248 vs #1021 for Maylee.

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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karter

Logan Blake Rylan Parker Harper

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karter or Maylee more popular?

Karter is more popular, ranked #248 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Karter and Maylee mean?

Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Karter and Maylee boy or girl names?

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

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