Carl vs Koah

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 #1,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine might"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Koah Rank #1,080

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1080 for Koah.

Is Carl or Koah more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Koah at #1080 in the United States.

What do Carl and Koah mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Koah means "divine might" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Koah boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Koah is primarily a boy name.