Carl vs Jagger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peddler, pack-horse driver"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Carl Rank #1,035

Jagger Rank #848

Jagger is more popular, ranked #848 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Jagger more popular?

Jagger is more popular, ranked #848 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Jagger mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Jagger means "peddler, pack-horse driver" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Jagger boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Jagger is primarily a boy name.