John vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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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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John Rank #21

Carson Rank #124

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #124 for Carson.

Is John or Carson more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do John and Carson mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Carson boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.