Carl vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Marcellus Rank #951

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Marcellus more popular?

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Marcellus mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.