Carson vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Carson Rank #124

Paxton Rank #288

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Carson or Paxton more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Carson and Paxton mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Carson and Paxton boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.