Karlson
Scandinavian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Karlson
The given name 'Karlson' means "son of Karl," with 'Karl' deriving from the Old Norse and Germanic word *karlaz* meaning "free man" or "man." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures (especially Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish) and historically emerged as a patronymic surname before being adopted as a given name, with no specific religious association.
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Etymology
The given name 'Karlson' means "son of Karl," with 'Karl' deriving from the Old Norse and Germanic word *karlaz* meaning "free man" or "man." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures (especially Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish) and historically emerged as a patronymic surname before being adopted as a given name, with no specific religious association.
Karlson currently ranks #11,655 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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