Carson vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #124
Total SSA Count: 2,890
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Grayson mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Carson and Grayson boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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