Carson vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Carson Rank #124

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Silas mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Carson and Silas boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.