Carson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Carson Rank #124

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and David mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Carson and David boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.