Karter

Meaning of Karter

Drives a cart or wagon.

Karter has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Karter

Karter has cooled off, slipping to #270 in 2025, down from a peak of #162 in 2020.

Karter as a girl's name

Karter is also used as a girl's name. A variation of "Carter," meaning someone who transports goods by cart or wagon.

Notable people named Karter

• Lil Wayne
  Rapper and record executive
• Carter Beauford
  Drummer, Dave Matthews Band
• Carter Jenkins
  American actor
• Carter Page
  Former Trump campaign advisor
• Carter Gill
  American Musician

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Questions about the name Karter

What does the name Karter mean?

Karter means drives a cart or wagon, and it comes from English origins.

Is Karter a boy's or a girl's name?

Karter is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Karter?

In 2025, Karter ranked #270 for boys, down from #248 the year before.

When was Karter most popular?

Karter peaked at #162 in 2020.