Elijah vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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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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Elijah Rank #8

Carson Rank #124

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Elijah or Carson more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Carson mean?

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

Are Elijah and Carson boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.