Carson vs Kingston

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 #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Carson Rank #124

Kingston Rank #178

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Carson or Kingston more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Carson and Kingston mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Kingston boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.