Carl vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Genesis Rank #1,149

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Carl or Genesis more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Carl and Genesis mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Carl and Genesis boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.