Carson vs Ayden

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 #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Carson Rank #124

Ayden Rank #213

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Carson or Ayden more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Carson and Ayden mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Carson and Ayden boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.