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Boy Name

Carson

"Son of the marsh-dwellers"

Ranked #123 for boys

About the Name Carson

Meaning

Son of the marsh-dwellers

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#123

Girl Rank

#1322

Carson is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Son of the marsh-dwellers" and Currently ranked #123 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#1258
1950
#882
1960
#1295
1970
#2569
1980
#12215
1990
#47185
2000
#49795
2010
#18373
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Carson

  • JC Johnny Carson
  • BC Ben Carson

Names Similar to Carson

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

Cooper

Boy

Barrel maker, craftsman

Chase

Boy

To hunt, huntsman

Cole

Boy

Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
C
Origin
English

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