Carl vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Devon mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Carl and Devon boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.