Luke vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Christian Luka Josiah Andrew

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Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #124
Total SSA Count: 2,890
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jacob Richard Mark Connor

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Carson Rank #124

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #124 for Carson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Carson more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Luke and Carson mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Luke and Carson boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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