Carl vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Brett Rank #1,061

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Carl or Brett more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Carl and Brett mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Carl and Brett boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.