Carlton vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Carlton Rank #2,842

Frederic Rank #2,888

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Carlton or Frederic more popular?

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Frederic mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Carlton and Frederic boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.