Carson vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Carson Rank #124

Grant Rank #241

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Carson or Grant more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Carson and Grant mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Carson and Grant boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.