Carson vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

English German Spanish French Greek

✓ All Clear

Carson Rank #124

Leon Rank #141

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Carson or Leon more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Carson and Leon mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Leon boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.