Carl vs Sol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,138 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun"

Origin: Latin

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Carl Rank #1,035

Sol Rank #1,138

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1138 for Sol.

Is Carl or Sol more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Sol at #1138 in the United States.

What do Carl and Sol mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Sol boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Sol is primarily a boy name.