Carl vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Lux Rank #1,225

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1225 for Lux.

Is Carl or Lux more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Carl and Lux mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Lux boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.