Carl vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Carl Rank #1,035

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Gideon mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Gideon boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.