Carson vs Cyrus

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 #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Carson Rank #124

Cyrus Rank #255

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Carson or Cyrus more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Carson and Cyrus mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Carson and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.