Carson vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Carson Rank #124

Evan Rank #143

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Carson or Evan more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Carson and Evan mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Carson and Evan boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.