Carson vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Carson Rank #124

Rory Rank #226

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Carson or Rory more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Carson and Rory mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carson and Rory boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.