Carl vs Kylen

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 #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kylen Rank #922

Kylen is more popular, ranked #922 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Kylen more popular?

Kylen is more popular, ranked #922 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kylen mean?

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

Are Carl and Kylen boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.