Carson vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Carson Rank #124

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and August mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Carson and August boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.