Amelia vs Carlton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,842
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Carl, Carl

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Carlton Rank #2,842

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Carlton ___

  • Carlton James
  • Carlton Edward
  • Carlton Thomas
  • Carlton William
  • Carlton Alexander
  • Carlton Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Carlton

Preston Reginald Clarence Victoria Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Carlton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Carlton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Carlton boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Carlton is primarily a boy name.

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