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Patrick vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#398
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Karson Rank #398

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #398 for Karson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Karson more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Karson mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Patrick and Karson boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.

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