Carson vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Carson Rank #124

Steven Rank #269

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Carson or Steven more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Carson and Steven mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Steven boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.