Carl vs Carlyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Carlyle Rank #5,906

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #5906 for Carlyle.

Is Carl or Carlyle more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Carlyle at #5906 in the United States.

What do Carl and Carlyle mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin).

Are Carl and Carlyle boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Carlyle is primarily a boy name.