Meaning & Story
A Scottish surname possibly derived from the Norman French Curzon, meaning from a place near Coutances, France. Carson became popular as a first name in the American West, partly through the legacy of frontier scout Kit Carson.
Carson has the wide-open energy of the American West, conjuring frontier scouts, open plains, and a certain rugged independence. It hit its stride as a first name in the late 20th century and translates exceptionally well to pets, particularly dogs with an adventurous, no-fuss personality. Carson is the dog who would have ridden alongside a cowboy without complaint — sure-footed, loyal, and always ready for whatever the trail brings next.