Carson vs Cade

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 #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Carson Rank #124

Cade Rank #272

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Carson or Cade more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Carson and Cade mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Cade boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.