Carl vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Grey mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Grey boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.