Carl vs Osiris

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 #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"throne of the eye (possible etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Egyptian American Afrocentric

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Carl Rank #1,035

Osiris Rank #977

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Osiris more popular?

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Osiris mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Osiris means "throne of the eye (possible etymology)" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Carl and Osiris boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Osiris is primarily a boy name.