Carl vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Larry Rank #1,070

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Carl or Larry more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Carl and Larry mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Larry boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.