Carson vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Carson Rank #124

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Kai mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Carson and Kai boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.