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Nash vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Popularity Comparison

Nash Rank #240
Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #240 for Nash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nash or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Carson mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nash and Carson boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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