Carson vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Carson Rank #124

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Owen mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Carson and Owen boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.