Carson vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Carson Rank #124

Declan Rank #131

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Carson or Declan more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Carson and Declan mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carson and Declan boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.