Barron vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Barron Rank #1,016

Carl Rank #1,035

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Barron or Carl more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Barron and Carl mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Barron and Carl boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.