Karson vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Karson Rank #398

Nikolai Rank #590

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Is Karson or Nikolai more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Karson and Nikolai mean?

Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Karson and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Karson is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.