Carson vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Carson Rank #124

Timothy Rank #208

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Carson or Timothy more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Carson and Timothy mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Carson and Timothy boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.