Carson vs Emmett

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 #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Carson Rank #124

Emmett Rank #119

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Emmett more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Emmett mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Emmett boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.