Carlton vs Tom

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
Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 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

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tom

Jack Harry Charlie George Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Tom mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Carlton and Tom boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.

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