Carl vs Adler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

German Jewish American Austrian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Adler Rank #965

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Adler more popular?

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Adler mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin).

Are Carl and Adler boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Adler is primarily a boy name.