Carl vs Reginald

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 #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Reginald Rank #1,181

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Carl or Reginald more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Carl and Reginald mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Carl and Reginald boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.