Owen vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Owen Rank #26

Carson Rank #124

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Owen or Carson more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Owen and Carson mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Owen and Carson boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.