Carlton vs Jaycen

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
Jaycen Rank #2,955

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 vs #2955 for Jaycen.

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

Jaycen ___

  • Jaycen Lee
  • Jaycen Cole
  • Jaycen James
  • Jaycen Michael
  • Jaycen Dean
  • Jaycen Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Preston Reginald Clarence Victoria Adelaide

If you choose Jaycen

Brynn Kaylee Brayden Mason Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Jaycen more popular?

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 compared to Jaycen at #2955 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Jaycen mean?

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

Are Carlton and Jaycen boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Jaycen is primarily a boy name.

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