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Elias vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Carson Rank #124

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Carson more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Elias and Carson mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elias and Carson boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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