Carl vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

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Carl Rank #1,035

Ren Rank #1,147

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1147 for Ren.

Is Carl or Ren more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Carl and Ren mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Carl and Ren boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.