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Carson vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#124
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124
Kevin Rank #196

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Kevin more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Carson and Kevin mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carson and Kevin boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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