Carson vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Carson Rank #124

Connor Rank #136

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Carson or Connor more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Carson and Connor mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carson and Connor boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.