Carl vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Elisha mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Elisha boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.