Carl vs Gor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gor

Boy #6,672 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, warrior"

Origin: Old Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Caucasian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,672
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carl Rank #1,035
Gor Rank #6,672

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #6672 for Gor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carl or Gor more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Gor at #6672 in the United States.

What do Carl and Gor mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Gor means "hero, warrior" (Old Armenian origin).

Are Carl and Gor boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Gor is primarily a boy name.

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