Carl vs Kacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kacey Rank #1,045

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1045 for Kacey.

Is Carl or Kacey more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kacey at #1045 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kacey mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Kacey boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.