Carson vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Carson Rank #124

Derek Rank #258

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Carson or Derek more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Carson and Derek mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Carson and Derek boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.