What Does the Name Carson Mean?

Carson is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers (uncertain).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Carson
Gender	unisex
Origin	Scottish
Meaning	son of the marsh-dwellers (uncertain)
Variants	Carsen, Karson, Carlson
Popularity	A US Top 100 boys' name in the 2000s and 2010s, with occasional use for girls.

The meaning and origin of Carson

The name Carson means “son of the marsh-dwellers (uncertain)” and has Scottish origins. Carson is a Scottish and Irish surname of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'son of Carr' or relating to marshland. Popularized as a first name, it has been used for both boys and girls, though predominantly for boys.

Variants and related names

Carson is related to several other names you may recognize: Carsen, Karson, Carlson. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Carson?

A US Top 100 boys' name in the 2000s and 2010s, with occasional use for girls.

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