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Carston

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Free peasant settlement, Karl's town

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KAR-stun
Origin
German

From Old English and Germanic, a place name meaning Karl's town.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Old English, German, English

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • CarsonEnglish

    Common form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Old English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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