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Carson vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#124
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Protestant Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
5,144
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124
Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Carson and Wesley mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Wesley boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.

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