Carl vs Mike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Mike Rank #1,011

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Mike more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Mike mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Mike boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.