Knox vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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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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Knox Rank #209

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Carson mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Carson boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.