Carson vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Carson Rank #124

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Nicholas mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.