Cardiff

The capital of Wales makes a distinct name possibility, with the familiar beginning of Carson and Carter, and the more unusual end sound, nevertheless reminiscent of Kenneth or Gareth. Derived from the Welsh Caerdydd (and the earlier Caerdyf), the name means "fort on the river Taff", Taff being a river that does flow through the city.

Cardiff appeared in the US stats for the first time in 2022, and has been used occasionally since.

Pronounced CAR-dif.

As of October 2026, Cardiff ranked #12603 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #9122 for boys in 2022.