Carl vs Kendall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Carl Rank #1,035

Kendall Rank #1,232

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Carl or Kendall more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kendall mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Kendall boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.