Carson vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Carson Rank #124

Dawson Rank #139

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Carson or Dawson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Carson and Dawson mean?

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

Are Carson and Dawson boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.