Carl vs Kase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #967 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, vigilant (via Casey)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kase Rank #967

Kase is more popular, ranked #967 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Kase more popular?

Kase is more popular, ranked #967 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kase mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kase means "watchful, vigilant (via Casey)" (Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh origin).

Are Carl and Kase boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kase is primarily a boy name.