Scottish · English

Carson

Pronounced KAR-sunShare

Meaning: Surname of uncertain meaning

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Carson began as a Scottish surname whose meaning is not securely known. It is now used as a first name for more than one gender, usually with a clear two-syllable rhythm.

Spellings & variants

  • Karson

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Carson comes from Scottish and English.

English · Scottish

Scottie

Affectionate form of Scott, associated with Scotland

FamiliarRising
English · Scottish Gaelic

Finley

White or fair warrior

Familiar
English · Scottish

Bowie

Yellow

Uncommon
English · Welsh · Hebrew

Ellis

Form of Elias or of Welsh Elisedd

FamiliarRising
English · Welsh

Bowen

Son of Owain

FamiliarRising
English · Scottish

Lindsay

From Lindsey, a place name with lake and island elements

Uncommon
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