Brayden vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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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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Brayden Rank #190

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Carson mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brayden and Carson boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.