Karlsen - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Karlsen \k(a)-rl-sen, kar-lsen\ is a variant of Carlsen (Scandinavian), and the meaning of Karlsen is "son of Carl".

The baby name Karlsen sounds like Karlson and Karlssen. Other similar baby names are Karlsson, Carlson, Carlssen, Carsen, Garlen, Karson, Karlton, Karlin and Karlan.

Karlsen is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Karlsen. Compare Karlsen with related baby names.