Carlton vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Carlton Rank #2,842

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Is Carlton or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Pearson mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Carlton and Pearson boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.