Carlton vs Jeff

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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Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,932
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlton Rank #2,842
Jeff Rank #2,932

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 vs #2932 for Jeff.

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

Jeff ___

  • Jeff Michael
  • Jeff James
  • Jeff Allen
  • Jeff Thomas
  • Jeff Scott
  • Jeff Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlton

Preston Reginald Clarence Victoria Adelaide

If you choose Jeff

Karen Linda Brian Sharon Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Jeff more popular?

Carlton is more popular, ranked #2842 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Jeff mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlton and Jeff boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.

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