Campbell vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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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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Campbell Rank #924

Carl Rank #1,035

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Campbell or Carl more popular?

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Campbell and Carl mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Campbell and Carl boy or girl names?

Campbell is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.