Carlton vs Jansen

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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Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

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Popularity Comparison

Carlton Rank #2,842
Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 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

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlton

Preston Reginald Clarence Victoria Adelaide

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Jansen mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Carlton and Jansen boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.

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