Colton vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98

Carson Rank #124

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Carson more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Colton and Carson mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Carson boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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