Carson vs Caden

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 #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Carson Rank #124

Caden Rank #211

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Carson or Caden more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Carson and Caden mean?

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

Are Carson and Caden boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Caden is primarily a boy name.