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Simon vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#124
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Carson mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Simon and Carson boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.

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