Carl vs Aven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Aven Rank #1,157

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1157 for Aven.

Is Carl or Aven more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Carl and Aven mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are Carl and Aven boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.