Carson vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Carson Rank #124

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Elijah mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Elijah boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.