Carson vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Carson Rank #124

Riley Rank #229

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Carson or Riley more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Carson and Riley mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Carson and Riley boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.