Carl vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Avi mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Avi boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.