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Ezra vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
Syllables
2
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

Ezra Rank #13
Carson Rank #124

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Carson more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Carson mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ezra and Carson boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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