Carlson vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Carlson Rank #6,359

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Is Carlson or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Carlson and Jackson mean?

Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Carlson and Jackson boy or girl names?

Carlson is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.