Carl vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Dane mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Dane boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.