Carson vs Patrick

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 #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Carson Rank #124

Patrick Rank #221

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Carson or Patrick more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Carson and Patrick mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Carson and Patrick boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.