Carr
- Pronunciation
- [Carr]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Fighter
- Origin
- Celtic
Carr Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 200 baby boys have been named Carr. The name peaked in 1940 with 11 US births that year (rank #2199).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Carr
If you like Carr's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Carr's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.
Quick Facts About Carr
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr | Spear | Male | Gaelic |
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Compare Carr to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Carr against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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