Carl vs Immanuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #1,210 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian Ethiopian German American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Immanuel Rank #1,210

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1210 for Immanuel.

Is Carl or Immanuel more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Immanuel at #1210 in the United States.

What do Carl and Immanuel mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Immanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Immanuel boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Immanuel is primarily a boy name.