Carl vs Adrien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"man from Hadria"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Adrien Rank #1,195

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1195 for Adrien.

Is Carl or Adrien more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Adrien at #1195 in the United States.

What do Carl and Adrien mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Adrien means "man from Hadria" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Adrien boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Adrien is primarily a boy name.