Carson vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Carson Rank #124

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Arthur mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Carson and Arthur boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.