Carson vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Carson Rank #124

Hayden Rank #154

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Carson or Hayden more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Carson and Hayden mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Hayden boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.