Carl vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kye Rank #1,197

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Carl or Kye more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kye mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Kye boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.