Carlson Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carlson Name at a Glance

Name	Carlson
Meaning	Variant of Carlton 'free men's town.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carlson Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carlson means “Variant of Carlton '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.

Carlson Name Origin

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

Is Carlson a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carlson

When considering Carlson for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.