Carson vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Carson Rank #124

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and John mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and John boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.