Carson vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Carson Rank #124

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Theo mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Carson and Theo boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.