Carl vs Stefan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Carl Rank #1,035

Stefan Rank #1,002

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Stefan more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Stefan mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Carl and Stefan boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.