Karson vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Karson Rank #398

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Karson or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Karson and Killian mean?

Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Karson and Killian boy or girl names?

Karson is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.