Carl vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Carl Rank #1,035

Bobby Rank #1,126

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Carl or Bobby more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Carl and Bobby mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Carl and Bobby boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.