Allen vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Allen Rank #574

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Karson mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Allen and Karson boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.