Carson vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cars, Carse

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124
Evan Rank #143

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carson ___

  • Carson James
  • Carson Cole
  • Carson Reid
  • Carson Lee
  • Carson Thomas
  • Carson Blake

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carson

Hudson Mason Quinn Parker Avery

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Evan more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Carson and Evan mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Carson and Evan boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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