Kenneth vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English 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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Kenneth Rank #284

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Carson mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Carson boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.