Grant vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish 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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Grant Rank #241

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Carson mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Grant and Carson boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.