Carson vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #124
Total SSA Count: 2,890
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Luke Dallas Jace Oliver

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Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Colton mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Carson and Colton boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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