Carson vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Carson Rank #124

Gavin Rank #254

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Carson or Gavin more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Carson and Gavin mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Carson and Gavin boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.