Carl vs Tigran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #5,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tiger-like"

Origin: Armenian/Iranian

Armenian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Tigran Rank #5,123

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #5123 for Tigran.

Is Carl or Tigran more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Tigran at #5123 in the United States.

What do Carl and Tigran mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Tigran means "tiger-like" (Armenian/Iranian origin).

Are Carl and Tigran boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Tigran is primarily a boy name.