Charles vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Charles Rank #51

Carson Rank #124

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Charles or Carson more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Charles and Carson mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charles and Carson boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.