Carson vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Carson Rank #124

Nicolas Rank #184

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Carson or Nicolas more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Carson and Nicolas mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.