Carson vs Clayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Carson Rank #124

Clayton Rank #318

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #318 for Clayton.

Is Carson or Clayton more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Clayton at #318 in the United States.

What do Carson and Clayton mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Carson and Clayton boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Clayton is primarily a boy name.