Carl vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Billy Rank #1,051

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Carl or Billy more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Carl and Billy mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Carl and Billy boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.