Carson vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Carson Rank #124

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Ethan mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Ethan boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.