Abraham vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Bram, Ham

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Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#398
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kars, Kar

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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Karson Rank #398

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 vs #398 for Karson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Karson ___

  • Karson James
  • Karson Lee
  • Karson Michael
  • Karson Thomas
  • Karson Reid
  • Karson Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Karson

Kaden Layla Jaxon Piper Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Karson more popular?

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Karson mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Abraham and Karson boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.

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