Carl vs Andreas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Carl Rank #1,035

Andreas Rank #1,101

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1101 for Andreas.

Is Carl or Andreas more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Carl and Andreas mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Carl and Andreas boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Andreas is primarily a boy name.