Joshua vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian 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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Joshua Rank #57

Carson Rank #124

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Joshua or Carson more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Carson mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Joshua and Carson boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.