Carl vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kellan Rank #919

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Kellan more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kellan mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Kellan boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.