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Andrew vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#124
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Carson Rank #124

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Carson more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Carson mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Andrew and Carson boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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