Carlton is both a surname and a given name, meaning "free peasant settlement" or "from the town of the free men (see Carl)". Prominent individuals with this name include:

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* Bart Carlton, American basketball player * Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ * Carl Carlton (born 1953), American R&B, soul, and funk singer and songwriter * Carrie Carlton (1834–1868), American poet, writer, journalist * Danny Carlton (born 1983), English footballer * Doyle E. Carlton (1885–1972), Governor of Florida * Doyle E. Carlton Jr. (1922–2003), American politician * Drew Carlton (born 1995), American baseball player * J. Phil Carlton (born 1938), Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court * Jim Carlton (1935–2015), Australian politician *

Larry Carlton Larry Eugene Carlton (born March 2, 1948) is an American guitarist who built his career as a studio musician in the 1970s and 1980s for acts including Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. One of the most sought after guitarists of his era, Carlton has ...

(born 1948), studio guitarist best known for working with Steely Dan, the Crusaders and Joni Mitchell in the 1970s * Steve Carlton (born 1944), professional baseball player (1965–88) * Thad H. Carlton (1906–1965), American politician * Vanessa Carlton (born 1980), pop and rock singer, songwriter and pianist * Vassar B. Carlton (1912–2005), Florida Supreme Court Justice *

Wray Carlton Linwood Wray Carlton (born June 18, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in both Canada and the United States. He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils. Unable to come to terms with the Ph ...

(born 1937), American collegiate football and American Football League player

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* Carlton B. Ardery Jr. (died 1965), American test pilot *

Carlton Barrett Carlton Barrett (17 December 1950 – 17 April 1987) was a Jamaican musician best known for being the long-time drummer for Bob Marley & The Wailers. Recognized for his innovative style, which featured a highly syncopated, broken triplet patt ...

(1950–1987), reggae drummer and percussion player; member of Bob Marley and The Wailers * Carlton W. Barrett (1919–1986), US Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient * Carlton "Bub" Carrington (born 2005), American basketball player * Carlton Cole (born 1983), English footballer * Carlton Cuse (born 1959), American screenwriter and producer * Carlton Davis (born 1996), American football player * Carlton Fairweather (1961–2025), English footballer * Carlton Fisk (born 1947), professional baseball player (1969, 1971–1993) * Carlton Foster (1826–1901), American politician * Carlton Gary (1950–2018), American serial killer and rapist *

Cookie Gilchrist Carlton Chester "Cookie" Gilchrist (May 25, 1935 – January 10, 2011) was an American football fullback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was named the AFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) ...

(1935–2011), American football player * Carlton Haselrig (1966–2020), American wrestler and National Football League player * Carlton Higbie (born 1983), author and former Navy SEAL * Carlton Johnson (born 1969), American football player * Carlton Martial (born 1999), American football player * Carlton Morris (born 1995), English football player * Carlton Palmer (born 1965), English international football player * Carlton Skinner (1913–2004), Governor of Guam

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Carlton Banks Carlton Banks is a fictional character portrayed by Alfonso Ribeiro on the NBC television sitcom '' The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' from September 1990 to May 1996, the preppy and politically conservative cousin, main foil, and eventual close f ...

, from the American television series ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', played by Alfonso Ribeiro and Olly Sholotan * Carlton Lassiter, from the American television series ''Psych'' * Carlton the doorman, on the American television show ''Rhoda'' and '' Carlton Your Doorman'' * Johnny Cage (born John Carlton), from the ''Mortal Kombat'' video game series * Carlton "Carl" Carlson, from the animated television series ''The Simpsons''

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