Carl vs Beck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

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Carl Rank #1,035

Beck Rank #1,005

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Beck more popular?

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Beck mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin).

Are Carl and Beck boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Beck is primarily a boy name.