Carl vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Carl Rank #1,035

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Joan mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Joan boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.