Carl vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Berg Rank #21,697

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Carl or Berg more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Carl and Berg mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Carl and Berg boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.