Carson vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Carson Rank #124

Paul Rank #264

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Carson or Paul more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Carson and Paul mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Carson and Paul boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.