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Carson vs Abraham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124
Abraham Rank #204

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #204 for Abraham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Abraham more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Carson and Abraham mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Abraham boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Abraham is primarily a boy name.

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