Carl vs Harley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Harley Rank #1,020

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Harley mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Harley boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.