Carl vs Bryant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Bryant Rank #1,176

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1176 for Bryant.

Is Carl or Bryant more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Bryant at #1176 in the United States.

What do Carl and Bryant mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin).

Are Carl and Bryant boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Bryant is primarily a boy name.