Callan vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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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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Callan Rank #242

Karson Rank #398

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Callan or Karson more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Callan and Karson mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Callan and Karson boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.