Carson vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Carson Rank #124

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Jackson mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Carson and Jackson boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.