Carson vs Luke

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

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Luke mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Carson and Luke boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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