Carl vs Ty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Carl Rank #1,035

Ty Rank #858

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Ty more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Ty mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Carl and Ty boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.