Carlton vs Thor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Carlton Rank #2,842

Thor Rank #2,806

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Is Carlton or Thor more popular?

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Thor mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Carlton and Thor boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.