Carlton vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

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Carlton Rank #2,842

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Is Carlton or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Hershel mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Carlton and Hershel boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.