Karlsson
Scandinavian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Karlsson
The given name 'Karlsson' is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'karl' meaning 'free man' or 'farmer' and the patronymic suffix '-son', indicating 'son of'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Karlsson' is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'karl' meaning 'free man' or 'farmer' and the patronymic suffix '-son', indicating 'son of'. It is commonly found in Sweden and Norway, and has historical connections to the Viking Age and the medieval Scandinavian nobility.
Karlsson currently ranks #1,229 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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