Carl vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

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Carl Rank #1,035

Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Cason mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Carl and Cason boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.