Carl vs Carlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

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Carl Rank #1,035

Carlo Rank #918

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Carlo more popular?

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Carlo mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin).

Are Carl and Carlo boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Carlo is primarily a boy name.