Carson vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Carson Rank #124

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Joshua mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Joshua boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.