Carl vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Marlon Rank #1,088

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Carl or Marlon more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Carl and Marlon mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Carl and Marlon boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.