Carl vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Carl Rank #1,035

Markus Rank #1,231

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Carl or Markus more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Carl and Markus mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Markus boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.