Carl vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Carl Rank #1,035
Liham Rank #6,616

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carl or Liham more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Carl and Liham mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Carl and Liham boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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