Carl vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Carl Rank #1,035

Cedar Rank #1,203

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Carl or Cedar more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Carl and Cedar mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Carl and Cedar boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.