Carl vs Bodhe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Bodhe Rank #18,466

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Is Carl or Bodhe more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Carl and Bodhe mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Bodhe boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Bodhe is primarily a boy name.