Carlton
KARL-tun
Popularity
#2829
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
49,124
Peak Year
#962 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Carlton is an English place name and surname meaning 'settlement of free peasants'. It signifies a town or village known for its independent farmers.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Carlton Fisk
American Hall of Fame baseball catcher
Carlton Cuse
American television writer and producer
Personality Traits
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