Arnold vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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Arnold Rank #1,694

Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Karl mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Arnold and Karl boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.