Carl vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Carl Rank #1,035

Ber Rank #35,726

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Carl or Ber more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Carl and Ber mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Carl and Ber boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.