Carson vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Carson Rank #124

Austin Rank #107

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Austin more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Austin mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Carson and Austin boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.