Carl vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Fox Rank #1,113

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Carl or Fox more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Carl and Fox mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Fox boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.