Carl vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Emory mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Carl and Emory boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.