Carl vs Truce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace"

Origin: Middle English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Truce Rank #989

Truce is more popular, ranked #989 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Truce more popular?

Truce is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Truce mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Truce means "agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace" (Middle English origin).

Are Carl and Truce boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Truce is primarily a boy name.