Son of the marsh-dwellers
An English and Scottish surname-turned-given name. It likely originated as a patronymic meaning 'son of Carr,' where Carr refers to a marshy area or thicket.
About 2,883 boys were named Carson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Television host and radio personality
NFL quarterback
American novelist and playwright
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman winner
Father of Nancy Drew · Nancy Drew Mystery Stories
The same feel as Carson — far less common.
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