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Cartier

♂ Boy

Pronounced kar-TEER /kɑːrˈtɪər/High

Meaning: Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's most prestigious luxury brands; also the surname of explorer Jacques CartierHigh

In 30 seconds: The French surname meaning 'cart maker,' which became the world's most prestigious jewelry house. As a given name it functions as a luxury brand aspirational name — similar to Armani and Dior — in the same tradition as Kartier.

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Origin HighFrench

MeaningMaker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's most prestigious luxury brands; also the surname of explorer Jacques Cartier

U.S. rank (2025)#1297 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births150 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cartier is a French occupational surname from caretier/cartier (cart maker), from charrette (cart). Jacques Cartier (1491–1557) explored the St. Lawrence River for France and claimed Canada. The jewelry house, founded 1847, made the name synonymous with luxury.

Cartier ranked #1203 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Cartier jewelry house was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, and its 'Love bracelet' — designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969 — became one of the most iconic luxury jewelry items in history, sold in pairs for lovers to wear as a permanent symbol of commitment.

Overall data confidence 87%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Kartier

Nicknames

Cart

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cartier mean?

Cartier means 'cart maker,' a French occupational surname. The jewelry house Cartier (founded 1847) made the name synonymous with luxury.

How do you pronounce Cartier?

It's said kar-TEER — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cartier a boy or girl name?

Cartier is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Cartier?

Cartier ranked #1203 for U.S. boys in 2024.