Samuel vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Samuel Rank #17

Carson Rank #124

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Samuel or Carson more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Carson mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Samuel and Carson boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.