Paul vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Paul Rank #264

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Carson mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Paul and Carson boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.