Zachary vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Zachary Rank #194

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #194 for Zachary.

Is Zachary or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do Zachary and Carson mean?

Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Zachary and Carson boy or girl names?

Zachary is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.