| Pronunciation | (KARL sun) |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Carl's son |
| Region of origin | Scandinavian |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Carlsen |
| Gender | Unisex |
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| Origin | |
| Meaning | son of Carl |
Carlson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". It is rarely used as a given name. There are variations to the spelling. People with the name Carlson or its variant spellings include: