Carl vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Curtis Rank #929

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Curtis more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Curtis mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Carl and Curtis boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.