Carl vs Keaton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place of hawks, kite's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Keaton Rank #844

Keaton is more popular, ranked #844 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Keaton more popular?

Keaton is more popular, ranked #844 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Keaton mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Keaton boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Keaton is primarily a boy name.