Carson vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Carson Rank #124

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Aiden mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carson and Aiden boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.