What does Carlsson mean?

Carlsson as a boys' name is of Scandinavian origin, and Carlsson means "son of Carl". Carlsson is a version of Carlsen (Scandinavian).

STARTS/ENDS WITH Car-, -son

ASSOCIATED WITH scandinavian

Variations

VARIANTS Karlsson, Karlssen, Karlson, Karlsen, Carlssen, Carlson

How popular is Carlsson?

Carlsson is an unusual given name for males but a very prominent last name for all people (#40690 out of 150436, Top 27%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Babsson (see Babson), Cardon, Carleigh, Carleton, Carlin, Carlisle, Carlito, Carlo, Carlos, Carlow, Carlton▼, Carolus, Caron, Carrlos, Carsan, Carsen, Carson▲, Carston, Cason▲, Charles▼, Charleson, Charleston, Charleton, Charls, Charlton, Colson▲, Colston, Corless, Corliss, Coulson, Criston, Earlston, Earlton, Garrison, Garrisson, Garson, Hansson, Harrison▲, Harrisson, Jansson, Karlton, Karson▲, Larson, Larsson, Madisson, Marlon, Marsdon, Marshon, Marston, Masson, Nilsson, Parson, Paulson, Pearsson, Ralston and Tarleton. These names tend to be more commonly used than Carlsson.