Carl vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Terry Rank #1,187

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Carl or Terry more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Carl and Terry mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Carl and Terry boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.