Carl vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Jethro Rank #1,082

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Carl or Jethro more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Carl and Jethro mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Jethro boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.