What origin is the name Carson?

Carson comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Carson a popular name?

Carson is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Carson?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Carson — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Carson

Q: Is Carson a rare name?

Yes. Carson does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Carson

Carson

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Carson is an english unisex name meaning "A unisex English name meaning 'son of Carr.' It is a common surname of Scottish and Irish origin meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers.'".

Parents who choose Carson pick a unisex name from the english tradition, meaning "A unisex English name meaning 'son of Carr.' It is a common surname of Scottish and Irish origin meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers.'". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A unisex English name meaning 'son of Carr.' It is a common surname of Scottish and Irish origin meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers.'

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Carson

Very rare in US records

What does Carson mean?

Carson is a unisex name of english origin meaning "A unisex English name meaning 'son of Carr.' It is a common surname of Scottish and Irish origin meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers.'".