Carl vs Denim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Denim Rank #1,115

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1115 for Denim.

Is Carl or Denim more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Carl and Denim mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin).

Are Carl and Denim boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Denim is primarily a boy name.