Paul vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Paul Rank #264

Karson Rank #398

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Paul or Karson more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Paul and Karson mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Paul and Karson boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.