Carl vs Turner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Turner mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Carl and Turner boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.