Carson vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Carson Rank #124

Kenneth Rank #284

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Carson or Kenneth more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Carson and Kenneth mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Carson and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.