Carl vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Ash Rank #1,152

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Carl or Ash more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Carl and Ash mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Ash boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.