River vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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River Rank #112

Carson Rank #124

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #124 for Carson.

Is River or Carson more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do River and Carson mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are River and Carson boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.