Carson

At a Glance

Origin

Scottish/Irish (surname of disputed origin)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KAR-sunListen

Carson (pronounced KAR-sun) is a boy's name with clean, modern appeal, rooted in a Scottish/Irish surname whose original meaning is disputed and not fully confirmed. You may see it explained as 'son of the marsh-dwellers,' but that's not supported by the record — Wiktionary points instead to 'son of Carr/Carra' (rock or fort), while Wikipedia simply calls the surname's meaning unknown. If you're drawn to Carson, it's a name to choose for its sound and modern feel rather than for a settled backstory.

Meaning & Origin of Carson

Origin: Scottish/Irish (surname of disputed origin).

A common claim: Carson is often said to mean 'son of the marsh-dwellers.' Actually: Carson's meaning isn't settled: it may come from 'son of Carr/Carra' (rock or fort), though some sources say the surname's meaning is simply unknown. Either way, 'son of the marsh-dwellers' isn't supported.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Carson

Popularity of Carson

Carson peaked at #70 in 2018 with 5,259 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #123 with 2,890.

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• Karson
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FAQ

What does the name Carson mean?

Carson is often said to mean ‘son of the marsh-dwellers.’ Carson’s meaning isn’t settled: it may come from ‘son of Carr/Carra’ (rock or fort), though some sources say the surname’s meaning is simply unknown. Either way, ‘son of the marsh-dwellers’ isn’t supported.

How do you pronounce Carson?

Carson is pronounced KAR-sun (IPA: /ˈkɑːrsən/).

Is Carson a popular name right now?

Carson peaked at #70 in 2018 and is ranked #123 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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