Carl vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Colten mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Colten boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.