Carl vs Harlem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

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Carl Rank #1,035

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Harlem mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Carl and Harlem boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.