Carson vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Carson Rank #124

Knox Rank #209

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Carson or Knox more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Carson and Knox mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Carson and Knox boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.