Carson vs Waylon

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 #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Carson Rank #124

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Carson or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Waylon mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Waylon boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.