Carson vs Tabitha

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

Playground Safety Score

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Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tabby, Tab, Tibby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carson Rank #124
Tabitha Rank #1,517

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

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

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carson

Hudson Mason Quinn Parker Avery

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson or Tabitha more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Carson and Tabitha mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are Carson and Tabitha boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Tabitha is primarily a girl name.

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