Carl vs Caius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Caius Rank #1,063

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1063 for Caius.

Is Carl or Caius more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Caius at #1063 in the United States.

What do Carl and Caius mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Caius boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Caius is primarily a boy name.