Carleton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carleton Name at a Glance

Name	Carleton
Meaning	Peasants' settlement. Derived from a surname and place name; based on Old English.Free men's town.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carleton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carleton means “Peasants' settlement. Derived from a surname and place name; based on Old English.Free men's town”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carleton Name Origin

Our database records Carleton under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carleton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carleton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carleton

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