Nicholas vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Carson Rank #124

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Nicholas or Carson more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Carson mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Carson boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.