Carl vs Marlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #2,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Marlow Rank #2,491

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #2491 for Marlow.

Is Carl or Marlow more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Marlow at #2491 in the United States.

What do Carl and Marlow mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Marlow means "lake meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Marlow boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Marlow is primarily a boy name.