Carson vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Carson Rank #124

Ashton Rank #188

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Carson or Ashton more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Carson and Ashton mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Ashton boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.