Holden vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old 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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Holden Rank #281

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Carson mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Holden and Carson boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.