Carl vs Aurelius

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 #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Aurelius Rank #1,120

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1120 for Aurelius.

Is Carl or Aurelius more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Aurelius at #1120 in the United States.

What do Carl and Aurelius mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Aurelius boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Aurelius is primarily a boy name.