Carson vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Carson Rank #124

Tate Rank #210

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Carson or Tate more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Carson and Tate mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Tate boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.