Killian vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Killian Rank #370

Karson Rank #398

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

Is Killian or Karson more popular?

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

What do Killian and Karson mean?

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

Are Killian and Karson boy or girl names?

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