Carson vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Carson Rank #124

Alex Rank #205

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Carson or Alex more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Carson and Alex mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Alex boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.