Carl vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Ira mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Ira boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.