Carlton vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Carlton Rank #2,842

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Is Carlton or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Jackson mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Carlton and Jackson boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.