Karson

Meaning of Karson

Karson is often thought to mean "son of Carr." It can also be associated with marsh dwellers.

Karson has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Karson

Karson has cooled off, slipping to #453 in 2025, down from a peak of #265 in 2018.

Notable people named Karson

• Carson Daly
  Television host and personality
• Carson Palmer
  Former NFL Quarterback
• Carson Kressley
  Television personality and designer
• Carson Wentz
  NFL Quarterback
• Carson McCullers
  American novelist and short-story writer

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Questions about the name Karson

What does the name Karson mean?

Karson means karson is often thought to mean "son of carr." it can also be associated with marsh dwellers, and it comes from Scottish origins.

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

Karson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Karson?

In 2025, Karson ranked #453 for boys, down from #397 the year before.

When was Karson most popular?

Karson peaked at #265 in 2018.