Carson vs Brayden

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 #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Carson Rank #124

Brayden Rank #190

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Carson or Brayden more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Carson and Brayden mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Carson and Brayden boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.