Carl vs Bishop

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, superintendent"

Origin: Greek

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Carl Rank #1,035

Bishop Rank #1,194

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1194 for Bishop.

Is Carl or Bishop more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Bishop at #1194 in the United States.

What do Carl and Bishop mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Bishop means "overseer, superintendent" (Greek origin).

Are Carl and Bishop boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Bishop is primarily a boy name.