Carl vs Mitchell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Mitchell Rank #906

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Mitchell more popular?

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Mitchell mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Mitchell boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Mitchell is primarily a boy name.