Carson vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carson Rank #124

Simon Rank #251

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Carson or Simon more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Carson and Simon mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Simon boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.