Beck vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beck

Boy #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Beck Rank #1,005

Carl Rank #1,035

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Beck or Carl more popular?

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Beck and Carl mean?

Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Beck and Carl boy or girl names?

Beck is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.