Kay vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Kay Rank #6,417

Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Kay or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Carlson mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kay and Carlson boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.