Jackson vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

✓ All Clear

Jackson Rank #35

Carlson Rank #6,359

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Is Jackson or Carlson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Carlson mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jackson and Carlson boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.