Allan vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Allan Rank #854

Carl Rank #1,035

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Allan or Carl more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Allan and Carl mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Allan and Carl boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.