Carlton vs Jidenna

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
Jidenna Rank #2,804

Jidenna is more popular, ranked #2804 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

Jidenna ___

  • Jidenna James
  • Jidenna Emmanuel
  • Jidenna Cole
  • Jidenna Alexander
  • Jidenna Michael
  • Jidenna Lee

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Amara Kofi Zuri Kwame Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Jidenna more popular?

Jidenna is more popular, ranked #2804 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Jidenna mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Jidenna means "father holds" (Igbo origin).

Are Carlton and Jidenna boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Jidenna is primarily a boy name.

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