Carl vs Arvik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #6,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bowhead whale"

Origin: Inuktitut

Inuit Canadian Arctic Greenlandic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Arvik Rank #6,602

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #6602 for Arvik.

Is Carl or Arvik more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Arvik at #6602 in the United States.

What do Carl and Arvik mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Arvik means "bowhead whale" (Inuktitut origin).

Are Carl and Arvik boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Arvik is primarily a boy name.