Carl vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Byron mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Byron boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.