Byron vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Byron Rank #884

Carl Rank #1,035

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Byron or Carl more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Byron and Carl mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Byron and Carl boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.