Carson
Scottish boy's name meaning “uncertain; son of Carr”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- uncertain; son of Carr
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #111
- Born in 2023
- 3,209
- Peak year
- 2018 (#70)
Meaning & origin
Carson is a Scottish surname of uncertain origin — perhaps 'son of Carr' (from a word for marsh, or a Gaelic element for rock/fort), or a form of Curzon. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Is Carson a Scottish name?
Yes — Carson is a Scottish name meaning "uncertain; son of Carr". Carson is a Scottish surname of uncertain origin — perhaps 'son of Carr' (from a word for marsh, or a Gaelic element for rock/fort), or a form of Curzon. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Carson ranked #111 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,209 US boys were given the name Carson.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #70 in 2018
“Unranked” means Carson was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Carson
Carson is spelled C-A-R-S-O-N — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Carson: frequently asked questions
What does the name Carson mean?
Carson is a Scottish name meaning "uncertain; son of Carr". Carson is a Scottish surname of uncertain origin — perhaps 'son of Carr' (from a word for marsh, or a Gaelic element for rock/fort), or a form of Curzon. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Where does the name Carson come from?
Carson is of Scottish origin. Carson is a Scottish surname of uncertain origin — perhaps 'son of Carr' (from a word for marsh, or a Gaelic element for rock/fort), or a form of Curzon. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Is Carson a boy or a girl name?
Carson is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Carson?
In 2023, 3,209 US boys were given the name Carson.
Is Carson a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Carson ranked #111 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Carson?
Carson is spelled C-A-R-S-O-N — 6 letters.
How common is the name Carson?
In 2023, 3,209 US boys were given the name Carson. In the latest US data, Carson ranked #111 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Carson a Scottish name?
Yes — Carson is a Scottish name meaning "uncertain; son of Carr". Carson is a Scottish surname of uncertain origin — perhaps 'son of Carr' (from a word for marsh, or a Gaelic element for rock/fort), or a form of Curzon. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Carson mean in Scottish?
In Scottish, Carson means "uncertain; son of Carr". Carson is a Scottish surname of uncertain origin — perhaps 'son of Carr' (from a word for marsh, or a Gaelic element for rock/fort), or a form of Curzon. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Is Carson a Gaelic name?
Carson is usually classified as Scottish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "uncertain; son of Carr".