Carson vs Hudson

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 #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Carson Rank #124

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Hudson mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Carson and Hudson boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.