Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Swedish Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑːɭ.sɔn/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of Carl". Related NamesDetails RootCarl (given name)VariantCarlsonOther Languages & CulturesCarlsen, Karlsen(Danish) Carlsen, Karlsen(Norwegian) Categories chess Grandmasters, ends in -son