Carl vs Carlos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Carlos Rank #135

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Carlos more popular?

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Carlos mean?

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

Are Carl and Carlos boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Carlos is primarily a boy name.