Carl vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Duncan Rank #1,104

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Carl or Duncan more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Carl and Duncan mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Duncan boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.