Carson vs Caleb

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 #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carson Rank #124

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Caleb mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Caleb boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.