How to say it
KAR · son
ˈkɑːr.sən
Masculine
Karson
Son of the marsh-dweller
What it means
A K-spelling of Carson, a Scottish and English surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller.'
Karson is a K-spelling of Carson, a Scottish and English surname of uncertain root, sometimes read as 'son of the marsh-dweller.' Frontiersman Kit Carson lent the original its rugged fame, and the K-swap fits the modern trend with Kayson and Karter. Said KAR-son.
How to spell Karson
The standard spelling is Karson. Common variants include Carson, Karsen, Karsyn, but Karson is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #265 in 2018, currently #453 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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A K-respelling of Carson.
Spelling variants
- Carson
- Karsen
- Karsyn
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Common questions
- What does the name Karson mean?
- A K-spelling of Carson, a Scottish and English surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller.'
- What does Karson mean in English?
- In English, Karson means "Son of the marsh-dweller." Karson is a K-spelling of Carson, a Scottish and English surname of uncertain root, sometimes read as 'son of the marsh-dweller.' Frontiersman Kit Carson lent the original its rugged fame, and the K-swap fits the modern trend with Kayson and Karter. Said KAR-son.
- How do you pronounce Karson?
- Karson is pronounced ˈkɑːr.sən. Say it as KAR-son, with the stress on the "kar" syllable.
- How do you spell Karson?
- The standard spelling is Karson. Common spelling variants include Carson, Karsen, Karsyn.
- Is Karson a boy or girl name?
- Karson is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Karson?
- Karson ranked #453 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.