Jackson vs Carlton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Carlton Rank #2,842

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

Is Jackson or Carlton more popular?

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

What do Jackson and Carlton mean?

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

Are Jackson and Carlton boy or girl names?

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