Carl vs Gio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Gio Rank #1,163

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1163 for Gio.

Is Carl or Gio more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Gio at #1163 in the United States.

What do Carl and Gio mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Carl and Gio boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.