Anders vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Anders Rank #835

Carl Rank #1,035

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Anders or Carl more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Anders and Carl mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Anders and Carl boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.