Carson vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Carson Rank #124

Gideon Rank #332

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Carson or Gideon more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Carson and Gideon mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.