Adam vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Adam Rank #100

Carson Rank #124

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Adam or Carson more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Adam and Carson mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Adam and Carson boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.