Gale vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gale

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

✓ All Clear

Gale Rank #6,550

Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Gale or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Gale and Carlson mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gale and Carlson boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.