Ian vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish 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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Ian Rank #75

Carson Rank #124

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Ian or Carson more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Ian and Carson mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Carson boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.