Jackson vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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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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Jackson Rank #35

Carson Rank #124

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Jackson or Carson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Carson mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jackson and Carson boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.