Carter \c(a)-rter, car-ter\ as a boy's name is pronounced KAR-ter. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Carter is "one who transports goods". Occupational name and surname. Former President Jimmy Carter; football player Cris Carter.

Carter has 2 variant forms: Cartier and Cartrell.

Baby names that sound like Carter are Cordero, Crowther and Crothers.