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Clayton vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#398
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clayton Rank #318
Karson Rank #398

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 vs #398 for Karson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton or Karson more popular?

Clayton is more popular, ranked #318 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Clayton and Karson mean?

Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Clayton and Karson boy or girl names?

Clayton is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.

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