Carson
KAHR-sən
Popularity
#1322
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
137,777
Peak Year
#5,466 in 2018
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Carson is a Scottish surname-turned-first name, derived from a personal name meaning 'son of Carr'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Carson McCullers
American novelist, short-story writer, playwright.
Carson Daly
American television host, radio personality.
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