Griffin vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English 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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Griffin Rank #223

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Carson mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Griffin and Carson boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.