Carlson vs Cali

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 #6,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful, most beautiful"

Origin: Greek kalli-

Greek American Spanish

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Carlson Rank #6,359

Cali Rank #6,277

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Is Carlson or Cali more popular?

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Carlson and Cali mean?

Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin). Cali means "beautiful, most beautiful" (Greek kalli- origin).

Are Carlson and Cali boy or girl names?

Carlson is primarily a boy name. Cali is primarily a boy name.