Ash vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Ash Rank #1,152

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Carl mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Ash and Carl boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.