Carson vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Carson Rank #124

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Henry mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Carson and Henry boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.