Beth vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beth

Girl #3,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"house of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,057
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bethie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beth Rank #3,057
Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #3057 for Beth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beth ___

  • Beth Ann
  • Beth Marie
  • Beth Louise
  • Beth Ellen
  • Beth Grace
  • Beth Jane

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 Beth

Jo Amy Meg Laurie Dan

If you choose Karson

Kaden Layla Jaxon Piper Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beth or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Beth at #3057 in the United States.

What do Beth and Karson mean?

Beth means "house of God" (Hebrew origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Beth and Karson boy or girl names?

Beth is primarily a girl name. Karson is primarily a boy name.

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