Carlton vs Herman

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

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Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,654
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Herm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlton Rank #2,842
Herman Rank #2,654

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2842 for Carlton.

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

Herman ___

  • Herman James
  • Herman Lee
  • Herman Paul
  • Herman Wayne
  • Herman Allen
  • Herman Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlton

Preston Reginald Clarence Victoria Adelaide

If you choose Herman

Walter Bernard Dorothy Mildred Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Herman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Herman mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlton and Herman boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.

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