Carl vs Marc

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Marc Rank #1,193

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1193 for Marc.

Is Carl or Marc more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Carl and Marc mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Marc boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Marc is primarily a boy name.