Avi vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Avi Rank #846

Carl Rank #1,035

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Avi or Carl more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Avi and Carl mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Avi and Carl boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.