Carson vs Kayson

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 #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

American

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Carson Rank #124

Kayson Rank #291

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #291 for Kayson.

Is Carson or Kayson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Kayson at #291 in the United States.

What do Carson and Kayson mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Carson and Kayson boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.