Carson vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carson Rank #124

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Jordan mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Jordan boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.