Carl vs Vaughn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

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Carl Rank #1,035

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Carl or Vaughn more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Carl and Vaughn mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Carl and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.