Carlton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carlton Name at a Glance

Name	Carlton
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 Carlton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carlton 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.

Carlton Name Origin

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

Is Carlton a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carlton

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