Carl vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Darwin Rank #841

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Darwin more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Darwin mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Darwin boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.