Ayden vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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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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Ayden Rank #213

Karson Rank #398

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Ayden or Karson more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Karson mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Ayden and Karson boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.