Carson

Meaning of Carson

The name Carson comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'son of Carr'. Carr itself often referred to someone living near a marsh or moss.

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Popularity of Carson

Carson has held fairly steady, sitting around #124 in 2025 after peaking at #70 in 2018.

Carson as a girl's name

Carson is also used as a girl's name. This name originally referred to a place. It means 'son of the marsh dwellers' or 'settlement by the marsh'.

Notable people named Carson

• Carson Daly
  TV host, radio personality, producer
• Carson Wentz
  Professional American football quarterback
• Carson Kressley
  TV personality, fashion expert
• Carson Palmer
  Former NFL quarterback
• Kit Carson
  American frontiersman, guide, soldier

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Questions about the name Carson

What does the name Carson mean?

Carson means the name carson comes from a scottish surname, meaning 'son of carr'. carr itself often referred to someone living near a marsh or moss, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Carson a boy's or a girl's name?

Carson is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Carson?

In 2025, Carson ranked #124 for boys, down from #123 the year before.

When was Carson most popular?

Carson peaked at #70 in 2018.