Timothy vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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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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Timothy Rank #208

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Carson mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Timothy and Carson boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.