Cohen vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Cohen Rank #239

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #239 for Cohen.

Is Cohen or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Carson mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cohen and Carson boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.