Ryan vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Ryan Rank #87

Carson Rank #124

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Ryan or Carson more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Carson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Carson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.