Carson vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Carson Rank #124

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Harrison mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Carson and Harrison boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.