Carl vs Eider

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Eider river"

Origin: Germanic/Nordic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Eider Rank #1,022

Eider is more popular, ranked #1022 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Eider more popular?

Eider is more popular, ranked #1022 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Eider mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Eider means "from the Eider river" (Germanic/Nordic origin).

Are Carl and Eider boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Eider is primarily a boy name.