Carson vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Carson Rank #124

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Charles mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Carson and Charles boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.