Aven vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Aven Rank #1,157

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1157 for Aven.

Is Aven or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Carl mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Aven and Carl boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.