Carl vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Casper Rank #881

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Casper more popular?

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Casper mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Carl and Casper boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.