Nicolas vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Nicolas Rank #184

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Carson mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicolas and Carson boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.