Carl vs Macklin

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 #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

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Carl Rank #1,035

Macklin Rank #1,160

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1160 for Macklin.

Is Carl or Macklin more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Macklin at #1160 in the United States.

What do Carl and Macklin mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin).

Are Carl and Macklin boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Macklin is primarily a boy name.