Carson vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Carson Rank #124

Peter Rank #192

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Carson or Peter more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Carson and Peter mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Peter boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.