Carl vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Rene mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Rene boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.