Carl vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Carl Rank #1,035

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Mathew mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Mathew boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.