Bobby vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Carl mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Bobby and Carl boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.