Aurelius vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aurelius

Boy #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European 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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Aurelius Rank #1,120

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1120 for Aurelius.

Is Aurelius or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Aurelius at #1120 in the United States.

What do Aurelius and Carl mean?

Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Aurelius and Carl boy or girl names?

Aurelius is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.