Carson vs Samuel

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 #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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Carson Rank #124

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Samuel mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Samuel boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.