Carl vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Carl Rank #1,035

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Jerry mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Jerry boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.