Carl vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carl Rank #1,035

Toby Rank #1,106

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Carl or Toby more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Carl and Toby mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carl and Toby boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.