Carl vs Decker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"roofer, one who covers"

Origin: Germanic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Decker Rank #1,189

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1189 for Decker.

Is Carl or Decker more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Decker at #1189 in the United States.

What do Carl and Decker mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Decker means "roofer, one who covers" (Germanic origin).

Are Carl and Decker boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Decker is primarily a boy name.