Carlson vs Brook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Boy #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Carlson Rank #6,359

Brook Rank #6,381

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #6381 for Brook.

Is Carlson or Brook more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Brook at #6381 in the United States.

What do Carlson and Brook mean?

Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin). Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin).

Are Carlson and Brook boy or girl names?

Carlson is primarily a boy name. Brook is primarily a boy name.