Carl vs Arnab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Carl Rank #1,035

Arnab Rank #26,572

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Is Carl or Arnab more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Carl and Arnab mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Carl and Arnab boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.