Carl vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Jon mean?

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

Are Carl and Jon boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.