Carr
Fact sheet
- Name
- Carr
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 1
The name Carr has Scandinavian roots and means 'the one who comes from the swamp.'
What does the name Carr mean?
The meaning of the name Carr is 'the one who came from the swamp' and also has Scandinavian origins.
Where does the name Carr come from?
The first name Carr is of Old Norse origin and belongs to the Nordic word family.
Popularity
In Germany, Carr is a rather rare first name. It has not made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1940, when it placed 2,179th in the USA. Between 1930 and 2024, Carr was used as a first name in the USA about 140 times, placing it at 4,497th. However, in the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name.
Famous people
- Carr John (American politician)
- Carr Neel (Tennis player from the USA)
- Carr Scrope (Poet)
- Carr Smith (Baseball player)
- Carr van Anda (Editor)
- Carr Waller Pritchett (Astronomer and educator)
Frequently asked questions about the name Carr
What does the name Carr mean?
The meaning of the name Carr is 'the one who came from the swamp.'
Where does the first name Carr come from?
The first name Carr has Old Norse roots and belongs to the Nordic word family.
How popular is the name Carr?
The name Carr is relatively rare, but it is gaining popularity in certain regions and cultures.