Carl vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Carl Rank #1,035

Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Teddy mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Carl and Teddy boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.