Carlton vs Darlena

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

Carlton Rank #2,842
Darlena Rank #68,046

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 vs #68046 for Darlena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlton ___

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

Darlena ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Darlena more popular?

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 compared to Darlena at #68046 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Darlena mean?

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

Are Carlton and Darlena boy or girl names?

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

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